Nurse 3 Clinical Function - Psychiatry - Ambulatory Care

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Pensionable Salary Enhancement - Nurses in eligible classifications may be eligible to earn an additional $5.95/hour when working full-time hours within a prescribed six-month reporting period. (Effective April 1, 2025 – March 31st 2027.)

Position Overview
Under the general supervision of the Program Team Manager, Mental Health and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Ambulatory Care Nurse working under the general direction of the physician's care plan and collaborating with him/her in adapting the plan of care, is responsible for: the assessment of individuals and/or families, as well as the planning, implementation, and evaluation of short and long-term therapy by attending to the relevant physiological, psychological and sociological needs of the patient; providing individual, group and family therapy; providing consultation to multidisciplinary health care.

Requirements

• Three (3) years clinical experience in acute care psychiatric nursing required (within the last five (5) years).
• Baccalaureate of Nursing or BSc of Psychiatric Nursing, or RPN with BA (major) in Psychology preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Current CRNM/CRPNM registration required.
• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)/Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act.
• Knowledge of relevant community agencies/programs required.
• Group therapy skills and crisis intervention skills required.
• Applicants will be assessed against the following selection criteria, as applicable to the position: experience, education, patient care and clinical knowledge/skills, leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, quality improvement, teaching skills, research knowledge, professional development and seniority.
• Current reference(s) may be required upon request.
• Applicants are required to submit a letter of application including a current resume.
• 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.
• A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
• Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of individuals and/or families
• Planning, implementation, and evaluation of short and long-term therapy by attending to the relevant physiological, psychological and sociological needs of the patient
• Providing individual, group and family therapy
• Providing consultation to multidisciplinary health care

Benefits

• Pensionable Salary Enhancement - Nurses in eligible classifications may be eligible to earn an additional $5.95/hour when working full-time hours within a prescribed six-month reporting period. (Effective April 1, 2025 – March 31st 2027.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level