Registered Nurse RPN (YASU) 26-094

Marymound Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Marymound Inc. in Winnipeg, MB, seeks a registered nurse to support youth in a secure, short-term stabilization unit. You will assess health needs, develop care plans, and coordinate treatments with the care team.

The role requires Manitoba licensure (RN/BN/RPN), experience in mental health or addictions, and the ability to work both independently and with a team. Emergency First Aid/CPR Level C and clear background checks are expected.

Qualifications

• RN/ BN/ RPN with Manitoba licensure and psych/addictions experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Emergency First Aid/CPR Level C certification.
• Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check clear.
• ASIST Certificate, MHFA, Safe Talk or NCVI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates admission and discharge of youth to the unit.
• Completes physical and mental assessments, develops a plan of action, accesses resources and referrals.
• Develops treatment plans in consultation with youth, parents/guardians and team members.
• Monitors the health status of youth during their stay on the unit.
• Provides medical treatment as required by physician (dispensing and administering medication, wound care).
• Provides education on addiction and health promotion to youth, parents, guardians and staff.
• Maintains charts and health records.
• Assists in day-to-day tasks/routines to manage the unit.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

RN/ BN/ RPN

Manitoba licensure

ASIST Certificate

Mental Health First Aid

Safe Talk

NCVI

Criminal Record Check

Child Abuse Registry Check

Prior Contact Checks

Job description

Our ideal team member is passionate about making a difference and is committed to empowering the young people we support. If you join our team, you can expect a challenging, rewarding and fulfilling career.

Nurses are responsible for the medical assessment, care, safety, support and transition of youth in a secure, short-term stabilization unit. Nurses report directly to the Program Coordinator.

Primary responsibilities of the position include:

• Facilitates admission and discharge of youth to the unit
• Completes physical and mental assessments, develops a plan of action, accesses appropriate resources and makes appropriate referrals to address any health issues identified during the physical component.
• Develops treatment plans in consultation with youth, parent(s)/guardian(s) and relevant team members
• Monitors the health status of youth during their stay on the unit
• Provides medical treatment as required or directed by physician, such as dispensing and administering medication, skin and wound care
• Provides educational information regarding addiction and health promotion issues to youth, parents, guardians and staff
• Maintains charts and health records
• Assists in the day-to-day tasks/routines in managing the unit as required

Qualifications:

• RN/ BN/ RPN, preferably with mental health or addictions experience
• Licensed in Manitoba
• Experience working with addictions
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Emergency First Aid/CPR Level C
• Excellent physical and mental health
• Available to work various shifts
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, a clear Child Abuse Registry Check and acceptable Prior Contact Checks
• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), NCVI, Mental Health First Aid, Safe Talk, preferred
• Knowledge of Resiliency preferred
• Knowledge of Aboriginal customs, traditions and beliefs will be considered an asset.

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