Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Altona; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Altona seeks a Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse for a temporary position. Responsibilities involve supporting clients' health in various care settings, demonstrating strong communication skills and independent decision-making. Ideal candidates must have current registration with the relevant professional body and BLS certification. This role requires flexibility for evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Current active registration with relevant professional college.
• Proficiency in both English and French is preferred.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients and residents in achieving optimal health.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment in work priorities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards.

Skills

Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice

Ability to foster collaboration

Effective oral and written communication skills

Leadership and autonomous decision-making ability

Strong organizational skills

Respect for confidentiality

Proficiency in both official languages

Education

Current registration with College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: Altona - Eastview Place

Employment: Temporary, 0.55 FTE, In‑Person, 7.75 hours daily, Evenings & Weekends, 12/01/2025 – 11/28/2026 (Maternity Leave)

Salary: As per MNU Collective Agreement

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) – Home Care Services, Personal Care Home and/or Transitional Care – applies the nursing process to support clients, residents, and patients in achieving and maintaining optimal health within a people‑centered approach in acute, transitional, personal care home (PCH), primary care, public health – healthy living and/or home care settings. The RN/RPN works to full scope of practice, engages in ongoing education and maintains competency consistent with Southern Health‑Santé Sud policies, Professional Standards of Practice, College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba, Code of Ethics, and the Regulated Health Professions Act.

Responsibilities include exercising appropriate initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities and methods, ensuring work practices align with the mission, vision, and values of Southern Health‑Santé Sud, and fulfilling all regulatory and professional requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of Professional Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
• Ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services, continuous improvement, and staff empowerment
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Conflict resolution skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Analytical and inquisitive problem‑solving approach contributing to program improvement
• Leadership and autonomous decision‑making ability
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet job demands
• Capacity to perform all tasks and responsibilities of the position
• Respect for and promotion of a culturally diverse population
• Proficiency in both official languages for designated bilingual positions
• Respect for confidentiality across paper, electronic, and other mediums
• Good work and attendance record
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence, an all‑purpose insured vehicle, and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Current active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba / College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba and scope of practice as defined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Acute, Transitional, PCH, Primary Care, Public Health‑Healthy Living, Home Care Services)

Education

SCHIPP & VPP and any other mandatory courses for the specific area of work.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet physical and mental job demands
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions
• Availability to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends
• Possible travel to other regional facilities as duties require

Additional Information

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the selection process. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and voluntarily identify their Indigenous descent. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check, including any service fees.

Please include three work‑related references (not related to you) who can attest to your current and past performance.

Consistent with government language policies, services may be offered in English and French where appropriate. Bilingual qualification is not mandatory, but preferred.