Registered Psychiatric Nurse N2 - Neurodevelopmental Service

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Neurodevelopmental Services works in partnership with several community agencies to provide psychiatric assessments and consultation for children and adolescents with complex multi-diagnostic issues. This Nursing position works within an interdisciplinary team and provides a range of interventions. The clients in the service will range in age from 5 – 17 years and have a primary presentation of Autism, Tourette Syndrome, ADHD, Anxiety, Intellectual disability and have a broad range of behavioral, emotional and mental health concerns that impact on their home, school and community environments. Services are delivered using a family centered approach in both a clinic and community-based setting.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years’ experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental Knowledge of child and adolescent development, and mental health issues in childhood and adolescence with an emphasis on Tourette’s, ADHD, ASD, Intellectual disability and Anxiety.
• Graduate from an approved program in Psychiatric Nursing or Nursing. (B.Sc.P.N., B.Sc. M.H. or B.Sc.N. preferred).
• 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).
• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)/Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary health.
• Must be familiar with current behavioural strategies and interventions.
• Training and demonstrated skill in several clinical modalities.
• Must be familiar with psychotropic medications.
• Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check.

Nice To Haves

• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Knowledge of ecological systems theory, culturally competent practice, community-based mental health service delivery and the bio-psychosocial approach to mental health are desirable.
• Knowledge of various neurological disorders, e.g., autism, cognitive disabilities, genetic syndromes.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, families and community partners to provide assessment, education, and interventions.
• Provide treatment interventions for children, adolescents, and families.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with the system supports affiliated with the neurodevelopmental community.
• Provides consultation and education around medication and monitoring of side effects.
• Supports and provides education to parents and caregivers.
• Provides education to the community.
• Provides support to psychiatrist in a clinical setting as required.
• Maintain documentation as required.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree