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Primary Nurse Therapist 2 (N4)

  • Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Full-time

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Requisition ID: 412567

Position Number: 20005650

Posting End Date: October 22, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre - HSC PsycHealth Centre

Department / Unit: Patient Care STAT

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: 11/16/2026

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Manager, Health Services, the incumbent applies advanced nursing theory in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of outpatients.

Experience

  • Minimum four years mental health nursing experience required.
  • Satisfactory employment record is required.
  • Previous experience in community and/or ambulatory care nursing is preferred.


Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

  • Graduate from an approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing required.
  • BN or BScMH or BScPN or equivalent as recognized by the Centre required.
  • Master's degree in Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing or Family Therapy is preferred.
  • Ongoing relevant continuing education in the mental health field is required.


Certification/Licensure/Registration

  • Must be an active practicing member of the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) and/or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM).
  • Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
  • May be required to have access to a reliable vehicle and have a current driver‘s license.


Qualifications And Skills

  • Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
  • Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
  • Proficient with computers, software programs, and applications such as Windows and Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
  • Basic computer skills an asset.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem-solve effectively in complex situations.
  • Independent decision making and assessment of patients and families/significant others where direct access to supervision is not immediately available.
  • Ability to determine when and how to utilize the Mental Health Act for patients who require immediate intervention; collaborating with the staff psychiatrist when possible.


Physical Requirements

  • Minimum to moderate 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.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

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.

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.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
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Responsibilities

Apply advanced nursing theory to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for outpatients. Make independent clinical decisions and assessments, and determine when to use the Mental Health Act for patients requiring immediate intervention, collaborating with a staff psychiatrist when possible.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an approved nursing or psychiatric nursing school, a recognized nursing degree, active registration with CRNM and/or CRPNM, and at least four years of mental health nursing experience. Ongoing mental health continuing education, effective communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to assess patients independently are required; a relevant master's degree and community or ambulatory care experience are preferred.

Skills

  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Patient Assessment
  • Care Planning
  • Care Implementation
  • Care Evaluation
  • Community Nursing
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Independent Decision-Making
  • Family Assessment
  • Mental Health Act Application
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Indigenous Cultural Awareness

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Categories

  • Healthcare

Keywords

  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Outpatient Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • Care Planning
  • Care Implementation
  • Care Evaluation
  • Community Nursing
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Registered Nurse
  • Registered Psychiatric Nurse
  • CRNM
  • CRPNM
  • Mental Health Act
  • Family Therapy
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • CPR
  • Regulated Health Professions Act
  • Windows
  • Word Processing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Databases
  • Indigenous Cultural Awareness
  • Patient-Centered Care

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