Registered Psychiatric Nurse/ Registered Nurse (N2) - PX2 West

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health in Winnipeg is seeking an experienced RPN/RN for maternity leave coverage at Health Sciences Centre, PX2 West. You will deliver professional nursing care, coordinate patient care, and support discharge planning under supervision.

The position requires active registration with CRPNM or CRNM, CPR training per policy, and the ability to work in a fast-paced in-person setting. 0.80 FTE with 7.75 hours daily.

Qualifications

• Nursing knowledge across clinical areas.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work within a healthcare team and adhere to acts and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services for patients, including complex cases.
• Lead within the healthcare team and coordinate patient care and discharge.
• Maintain current registration and comply with CRPNM/CRNM requirements.

Skills

RPN/RN

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Delegation

Adaptability

Stress management

Education

RN/Registered Psychiatric Nurse program

Job description

Requisition ID: 409026

PositionNumber: 20040032

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: PX2 West

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 11/27/2027

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 0.80

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

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/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).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employerpolicy.

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.
  • Knowledge of applicable 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 Aboriginal language and/or knowledge in Aboriginal 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 maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to written notice of a minimum two (2) weeks, or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer.

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. Accommodationsare 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.

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