General Duty Nurse, Mental Health in Selkirk

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all communities and achieve health equity across the region.

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Values:

• Always with compassion
• Success in collaboration
• Accountability in everything we do
• Acting with integrity
• Respectful of each other

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care to patients/residents/clients in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. When assigned charge responsibilities, the Registered Nurse provides clinical leadership to Health Care Aides (HCAs), Unit Clerks, Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs), and other Registered Nurses. The Registered Nurse fulfills professional accountabilities by practicing in alignment with the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics, the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) Practice Expectations, and the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM) Practice Expectations.

The Registered Nurse practices in a manner consistent with, and actively supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority. Interlake-Eastern RHA is committed to responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action and creating working environments free of racism for both clients and employees.

Qualifications:

• Active practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurse of Manitoba or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba or eligible for active practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training.
• Experience in Mental Health and Addictions nursing preferred.
• ASIST certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) required or successful completion within three (3) months of employment.
• Knowledge, competence and ability to demonstrate clinical nursing skills and concepts in accordance with practice and nursing standards.
• Basic knowledge and skills to work with computers and electronic software programs.
• Demonstrated ability to make effective and sound decisions related to nursing care.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, respectful, and professional relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license, where required for the position.
• Demonstrated mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.
• Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.
• As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.
• The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce.
• Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
• All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.