Primary Nurse Therapist 2 (N4) - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health in Winnipeg is seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse for the MH Child & Adolescent CAPSS unit at Health Sciences Centre. Under the Manager, Health Services, you will apply advanced nursing theory in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of outpatients.

The position requires a minimum of four years of mental health nursing, active registration with CRNM/CRPNM, and graduates from an approved nursing program (BN/BScMH/BScPN).

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing.
• BN or BScMH or BScPN or equivalent as recognized by the Centre.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing or Family Therapy preferred.
• Ongoing continuing education in the mental health field.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate outpatient mental health care.
• Apply advanced nursing theory under supervision for patient care.
• Collaborate with staff psychiatrist and families/significant others as needed.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent decision making

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate from an approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing

BN or BScMH or BScPN or equivalent

Master's degree in Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing or Family Therapy (preferred)

Ongoing continuing education in mental health

Tools

Windows

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Requisition ID: 404201

Position Number: 20047851

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: MH Child & Adolescent CAPSS

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 03/01/2028

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Manager, Health Services, the incumbent applies advanced nursing theory in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of outpatients.

Experience

• Minimum four years mental health nursing experience required.


• Satisfactory employment record is required.


• Previous experience in community and/or ambulatory care nursing is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing required.


• BN or BScMH or BScPN or equivalent as recognized by the Centre required.


• Master's degree in Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing or Family Therapy is preferred.


• Ongoing relevant continuing education in the mental health field is required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be an active practicing member of the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) and/or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM).


• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.


• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.


• May be required to have access to a reliable vehicle and have a current driver‘s license.

Qualifications And Skills

• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).


• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.


• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.


• Basic computer skills an asset.


• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.


• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve effectively in complex situations.


• Independent decision making and assessment of patients and families/significant others where direct access to supervision is not immediately available.


• Ability to determine when and how to utilize the Mental Health Act for patients who require immediate intervention; collaborating with the staff psychiatrist when possible.

Physical Requirements

• Minimum to moderate physical effort required.

This maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to written notice of a minimum two (2) weeks, or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.