Requisition ID: 384040
Position Number: 21005352
Posting End Date: July 4, 2025
City: Selkirk
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health Centre
Department / Unit: Nursing Float Pool SMHC
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MNU
Anticipated Start Date: 07/14/2025

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services or designate, the Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)/ Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those with complex and unpredictable health needs. These services include independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical 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

• Recent, related, experience is an asset (up to 2 years of experience may be required or preferred).
• RPN/RN- Recent, related mental health experience preferred.

EDUCATION (DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE)

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of:
• College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.
• Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• 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 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.
• Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
  We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
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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