Registered Psych Nurse - RN (N2) - Interventional Psych Treatment - SMHC

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Manitoba seeks a Registered Psychiatric Nurse to provide care at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of clinical experience in acute care psychiatry and must hold an ACLS certification. This position offers a full-time equivalent of 0.80, requiring in-person work with a focus on teamwork and patient-centered care. Applicants should demonstrate effective communication and critical thinking skills while showing knowledge of nursing standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in acute care psychiatric nursing required.
• Graduate of an approved Registered Psychiatric Nursing program required.
• Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in an acute care psychiatric setting.
• Maintain registration with the relevant professional colleges.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Skills

Clinical experience in acute care psychiatric nursing

Knowledge of nursing care standards and regulations

Demonstrated effective communication skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Proficient in computer software

Education

Graduate of an approved Registered Psychiatric Nursing program

Tools

Windows and Word processing software

Job description

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Requisition ID: 394008

Position Number: 20079250

Posting End Date: December 18, 2025

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health Centre

Department / Unit: Interventional Psych Treatment - SMHC

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.80

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

Experience

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in acute care psychiatric nursing required (within last 5 years).
• Recent, related, experience in Interventional Psychiatry is an asset (up to 2 years of experience may be required or preferred).

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Psychiatric Nursing program or Registered Nursing education program required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM) or the College of Registered Nursed of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• TMS certification is preferred.
• 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 Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of:
  • College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.
  • Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
  • Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
  • Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Health Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team.
  • Principles of delegation.
• Electroconvulsive (ECT), Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) and IV Ketamine pharmacology.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to recognise and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the healthcare team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, speadsheets, and databases.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

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 selectthe "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. Accommodationsare 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.