Psychiatric Liaison Nurse (N3) - Adult Psych Emergency Nurses

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Manitoba is seeking a qualified individual for a position in the Emergency Department. Candidates must have a minimum of three years' acute mental health experience and be certified by the College of Registered Nurses or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses. The role involves providing high-quality care and collaboration with healthcare teams. The position offers a unique opportunity to impact community health dramatically.

Benefits

Annual incentive up to $2,000

Supportive work environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 3+ years recent acute mental health experience.
• Previous experience in an Emergency Department preferred.
• Registered with CRNM or CRPNM required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the Emergency Department.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Skills

Acute mental health experience

Psychiatric assessment

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic communication

Effective written communication

Collaboration

Education

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing

BScMH, BScPN or BN

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Requisition ID: 384586

Position Number: 20035178

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 07/28/2025 - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 11.63

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.

The successful applicant may be eligible for an annual full-time incentive of up to $2,000 each year until 2025 as per MOU #31 of the current MNU collective agreement.

Position Overview

Shared Health is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a term position in the Emergency Department at Health Sciences Centre.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years recent acute mental health experience required.
• 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.
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Professional Nursing Codes of Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses.

Qualifications and Skills

• Scope of practice as documented in the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act for RPNs in Mental Health.
• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) for Registered Nurses.
• Demonstrated excellence in mental health clinical skills.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communications 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

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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.

Shared Health is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. As Manitoba’s largest employer of registered nurses, we are dedicated to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.