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

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Selkirk; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health invites applications for a Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre to provide professional nursing services for patients with complex health needs. You will lead within the healthcare team and coordinate patient care and discharge planning under supervision.

This in-person role is 0.70 FTE with day/evening/weekend shifts, 7.75 hours per day, and requires active registration with CRPNM/CRNM and CPR training."

Qualifications

• Graduate in a registered nursing program (RPN or RN).
• Knowledge of RHPA, PHIA, WHMIS and related acts.
• Experience in mental health care is an asset.
• Demonstrated communication and team skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional registered nursing services for patients with complex needs.
• Administer prescribed treatments and lead within the healthcare team.
• Coordinate patient care and discharge planning.

Skills

Nursing standards of practice

Code of ethics

RHPA awareness

PHIA/WHMIS knowledge

Communication skills

Indigenous language knowledge (adv)

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Computer skills

Education

Registered Psychiatric Nursing program

Registered Nursing program

Tools

Windows

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Requisition ID: 411381
Position Number: 21005306
Posting End Date: September 30, 2026
City: Selkirk
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
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $42.985, $44.487, $45.992, $47.558, $49.095, $50.684, $51.697, $52.732

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

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 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.
• 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.