Registered Psychiatric Nurse/Nurse (N2) - SMHC - Forensic Rehabilitation Program

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health in Selkirk Mental Health Centre is seeking a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (N2) to join the Forensic Rehabilitation Program. This in-person role is 0.70 FTE with 7.75 hours daily and an anticipated start date of 10/16/2026. Candidates must be registered and prepared for a demanding clinical environment.

Recent mental health experience is preferred; CPR training is required per policy, with emphasis on patient-centered care and collaboration within the health team at Shared Health.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Registered Psychiatric Nursing program or approved Registered Nursing program required.
• Active registration with CRPNM or CRNM.
• CPR training in accordance with employer policy.
• Indigenous language knowledge or Indigenous cultural awareness preferred.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Adaptability

Indigenous language knowledge

Computer proficiency

Education

Registered Nursing or Registered Psychiatric Nursing program graduate

Tools

Windows

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

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Registered Psychiatric Nurse/Nurse (N2) - SMHC - Forensic Rehabilitation Program

Requisition ID: 411381

Position Number: 21005306

Posting End Date: September 30, 2026

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health Centre

Department / Unit: Forensic Rehabilitation Program

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: 10/16/2026

FTE: 0.70

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

• 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.

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. Accommodations are 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.