Registered Psychiatric Nurse/Nurse (N2) - Nursing Float Pool SMHC

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Selkirk is seeking Registered Psychiatric Nurses and Registered Nurses to join their team. The role involves providing nursing services to patients with complex health needs, ensuring high-quality care and effective communication within the healthcare team. Candidates should have relevant nursing qualifications and experience, with a commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Registered Psychiatric Nursing or Nursing program required.
• Recent mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services for patients with complex health needs.
• Administer prescribed medical treatments and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Independence

Adaptability

Education

Registered Psychiatric Nursing program

Registered Nursing program

Tools

Windows

Word Processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Requisition ID: 381156

Position Number: Multiple Positions

Posting End Date: May 20, 2025

City: Selkirk

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health Centre

Department / Unit: Nursing Float Pool SMHC

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: 06/09/2025

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days,Evenings, Nights, Standby coverage as required, Non-Repeating (non-conforming); On call

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 or designate, the Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)/ Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs. These services include independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical 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

• Recent, related, experience is an asset (up to 2 years of experience may be required or preferred).
• RPN/RN- Recent, related mental health experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

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

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 RegulatedNurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with Employerpolicy.

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.
• 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 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.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

If there are no applicants meeting the posted qualifications, the Employer MAY CONSIDER an applicant who does not meet the posted qualifications

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.