Registered Psychiatric Nurse (N2) - Special Care Unit

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health authority in Winnipeg, where you'll provide essential nursing services to patients with complex health needs. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative healthcare team, ensuring high-quality patient care and effective communication. You'll be responsible for administering treatments, leading care coordination, and contributing to a supportive environment that values professional development. With a commitment to equitable health care, this position is perfect for dedicated nursing professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Registered Psychiatric Nursing or Nursing program required.
• Two years of recent, related mental health experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services for patients with complex health needs.
• Coordinate patient care and facilitate discharge planning.

Skills

Mental Health Experience

Effective Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Delegation Skills

Indigenous Language Competence

Education

Registered Psychiatric Nursing Program

Registered Nursing Program

Job description

Requisition ID: 380485

PositionNumber: 20060105

Posting End Date: May 12, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Deer Lodge Centre

Department / Unit: T7 Special Care Unit

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 05/30/2025 - 12/31/2025

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.60

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $41.733 , $43.191 , $44.652 , $46.173 , $47.665 , $49.208 , $50.191 , $51.196

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, the RPN/RN is responsible for providing professional nursing services for patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs. These services include independent nursing services, administration of intervention and treatments, a leadership role within the healthcare team, and facilitating coordination of patient care and discharge. Demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

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.

Special Training:

• If the successful applicant does not have the “Non-Violent Crisis Intervention” certification, he/she must successfully complete within three months of employment.

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).
• 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 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 Nurses Act/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.
• 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.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.