Registered Psychiatric Nurse (N2) - Mental Health

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Registered Psychiatric Nurse (N2) - Mental Health

Requisition ID: 369383

Position Number: 20051388

Posting End Date: November 7, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Victoria General Hospital

Department / Unit: Unit 6 - Mental Health

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: November 20, 2024 - April 25, 2024

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 0.70

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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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 or;
• RN - Two years of recent, related mental health experience or an RN who has recently completed a senior practicum in mental health or an RN with a Canadian Nursing Association certificate in Mental Health required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Psychiatric Nursing program or approved Registered Nursing program required.
• Registered Psychiatric Nurse preferred.

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 Employer policy.

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.
• 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 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 term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.