Registered Psychiatric Nurse (N2) - Adult Mental Health - VGH

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Winnipeg seeks a Registered Psychiatric Nurse for the Adult Mental Health unit. The ideal candidate will have a valid nursing registration and strong communication skills, with an emphasis on effective care in a team environment. Knowledge of mental health practices and ability to adapt to various demands is essential. This is a term position with potential for early termination based on collective agreements.

Benefits

Accommodations for disabilities available

Qualifications

• Maintain proof of active registration with CRPNM or CRNM.
• Knowledge of ethics and standards of practice for Registered Psychiatric Nurses.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Adult Mental Health unit.
• Participate in team discussions about patient care.
• Maintain documentation of patient interactions.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Critical thinking/problem-solving

Knowledge of nursing care related to clinical area

Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations

Ability to prioritize care

Education

Graduate of an approved Registered Psychiatric Nursing program

Registered Psychiatric Nurse preferred

Tools

CPR Training

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Registered Psychiatric Nurse (N2) - Adult Mental Health - VGH

Requisition ID: 389511

Position Number: 20083513

Posting End Date: October 3, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Victoria General Hospital - Victoria General Hospital

Department / Unit: Adult Mental Health - VGH

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/10/2025 - 01/01/2027

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Experience

• RPN or;
• RN - Two years of recent, related mental health experience or an RN who has recently completed a senior practicum in mental health or an RN with a Canadian Nursing Association certificate in Mental Health required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

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

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM) or the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of:
  • College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses/Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses.
  • College of Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics for Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses.
  • Scope of practice as documented in the Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses Act.
  • 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.
• 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 delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to recognize 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 stressful environment.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

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

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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.