Mental Health Liaison Nurse - Nurse III

at  Prairie Mountain Health

QUALIFICATIONS

• Baccalaureate degree in Psychiatric Nursing preferred (e.g. BScMH, BScPN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with related experience will be considered
• Active practicing licensure with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurse of Manitoba.
• A minimum of three (3) years within the past five (5) years of relevant clinical experience in mental health
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training
• Current certification:
• • ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
• • NVCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention)
• • Co-Occurring Disorder training
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Evidence of professional development and activity in professional association
• Knowledge of adult learning and ability to teach individuals and groups effectively
• Knowledge of, competence and aptitude for working with this specific Patient population (principles of crisis intervention, co-occurring disorders, dialectical behavior therapy)
• Demonstrates knowledge of trauma informed care and recovery-orientated philosophy of mental health
• Excellent counselling and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively intervene with aggressive or self destructive individuals
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated effective teaching skills and abilities working with clients and families and to support and educate colleagues in providing mental health care
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and provide leadership with a team in providing mental healthcare
• Demonstrated ability to practice independently and as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team
• Knowledge, competence and ability to demonstrate clinical nursing skills and concepts in accordance with approved nursing standards
• Ability to make effective decisions regarding nursing care
• Demonstrated effective problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, creative thinking and decision making skills and the ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and clients
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality