HSC - Psychiatric Liaison Nurse (N3)
Winnipeg Regional Health AuthorityAbout the role
Requisition ID: 382909
Position Number: 20035180
Posting End Date: June 17, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre - Emergency Department
Department / Unit: Adult Psychiatric Emergency
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MNU
Anticipated Start Date: 07/04/2025
FTE: 0.70
Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends
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
Working within the Emergency team and the Mental Health Reassessment and Observation Unit (ROU-HSC), the Psychiatric Liaison Nurse provides mental health expertise in patient assessment, suicide risk assessment, care planning, intervention and evaluation within the Emergency Department, the Mental Health Observation Unit and the Facility. Provides support and mental healthcare to Emergency Department (ED patients and families experiencing stress or crisis. The Psychiatric Liaison Nurse provides consultation and support to patients primarily assigned to an ED nurse.
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years recent acute mental health experience required.
- Previous experience in an Emergency Department preferred.
- Demonstrated competence in psychiatric assessment within a biopsychosocial framework, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, co-occurring disorders and awareness of community resources available to clients with psychosocial, psychiatric and chemical dependency needs.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Graduate of an approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing required.
- BScMH, BScPN or BN preferred.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM) required.
- Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
- Professional Nursing Codes of Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses.
Qualifications and Skills
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