Registered Psychiatric Nurse (N2) - Geri Mental Health

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Health Services, the RN/RPN 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.

Requirements

• RPN or RN with two years of recent, related mental health experience.
• RN who has recently completed a senior practicum in mental health.
• RN with a Canadian Nursing Association certificate in Mental Health.
• Graduate of an approved Registered Psychiatric Nursing program or approved Registered Nursing program.
• 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.
• Ability to speak French at a predetermined linguistic level.
• Knowledge of College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses/Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice.
• Knowledge of College of Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of Scope of practice as documented in the Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses Act.
• Knowledge of Regional/Facility/Unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Demonstrated effective English oral and written communication skills.
• 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.
• Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search).
• Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Adult Abuse Registry Check.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Psychiatric Nurse preferred.
• Competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional nursing services for patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs.
• Administering interventions and treatments.
• Taking a leadership role within the healthcare team.
• Facilitating coordination of patient care and discharge.
• Demonstrating a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the region/facility/unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree