Psychiatric Nursing Assistant - SMHC

at  Shared Health

Requisition ID: 366868
Position Number: 21002534
Posting End Date: September 23, 2024
City: Selkirk
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health Centre
Department / Unit: Area 2 - Acquired Brain Injury Program
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date: 10/21/2024

POSITION OVERVIEW

The incumbent participates as an active member of the treatment team carrying out specific therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions with patients based on recovery/treatment plans which have been developed following the Psychosocial Rehabilitation model.
Provides patients with supervision and guidance, assistance with personal care, comfort and support in going about daily living, therapeutic and recreational activities in a safe manner.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience providing care and support to persons with disabilities preferred.

EDUCATION (DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE)

• Minimum Grade 10 education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Aboriginal language and/or knowledge in Aboriginal customs, traditions and values.
• Information and/or training will be provided within the probation period for the following:
• Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions).
• Regional, site and unit policies and procedures.
• Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
• General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
• Ability to recognize and pursue self-development opportunities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position involves extensive physical activity such as lifting, transferring and transporting patients and equipment.
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Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process