Psychiatric Emergency Nurse (N3) - Child and Adolescent

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health-Soins Communs in Winnipeg is seeking a Psychiatric Emergency Nurse to provide mental health expertise in the Emergency Department and the Mental Health Observation Unit. This role involves patient assessment, care planning, and support for individuals experiencing crises.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience in acute mental health and be registered with the appropriate nursing college. The position is full-time with shifts scheduled for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years recent acute mental health experience required.
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health experience.
• Demonstrated competence in psychiatric assessment within a biopsychosocial framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health expertise in patient assessment and care planning.
• Support emergency patients and families experiencing stress or crisis.
• Consult with patients primarily assigned to an Emergency nurse.

Skills

Mental health clinical skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Teaching skills

Collaboration and leadership

Ability to practice independently

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Education

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing

BScMH, BScPN or BN

Job description

Job Details

• Requisition ID: 405380
• Position Number: 20066064
• Posting End Date: Open until filled
• City: Winnipeg
• Employer: Shared Health
• Site: Health Sciences Centre
• Department / Unit: Psych Emerg Nurses - Children's
• Job Stream: Clinical
• Union: MNU
• Anticipated Start Date: 06/22/2026
• FTE: 0.60
• Anticipated Shift: Nights, Weekends
• Work Arrangement: In Person
• Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
• Annual Base Hours: 2015

About the Organization

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

Working within the Emergency team and the Mental Health Observation Unit, the Psychiatric Emergency Nurse provides mental health expertise in patient assessment, care planning, intervention and evaluation within the Emergency Department, the Mental Health Observation Unit and the Facility. Provides support and mental healthcare to emergency patients and families experiencing stress or crisis. The Psychiatric Emergency Nurse provides consultation and support to patients primarily assigned to an Emergency nurse.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years recent acute mental health experience required.
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health experience.
• Previous experience in an Emergency Department preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in psychiatric assessment within a biopsychosocial framework, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, co-occurring disorders and awareness of community resources available to clients with psychosocial, psychiatric and chemical dependency needs.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing required.
• BScMH, BScPN or BN preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM) required.
• Professional Nursing Codes of Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated excellence in mental health clinical skills.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective teaching skills and abilities working with clients and families and to support and educate colleagues in providing mental healthcare.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and provide leadership with a team in providing mental healthcare.
• Demonstrated ability to practice independently and as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, creative problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills and ability to utilize relevant Emergency Department computer systems.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Application Information

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

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.