Correctional Psychiatric Nurse - Jobs in Beauséjour

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Correctional Psychiatric NurseNN1 NurseRegular/full-time; Term/part-time; CasualManitoba JusticeMilner Ridge Correctional Centre, Correctional ServicesBeausejour MBAdvertisement Number: 41761Salary(s): NN1 $39.11 - $47.03 per hour Plus Qualification Pay, if applicableClosing Date: October 27, 2023The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.Registered Nurse may be considered at the rate of: $39.11 to $47.03 hourly. Relocation Assistance of up to $5,000 is available for eligible nurses willing to relocate to Manitoba to work. More information is available on the Nurses Recruitment and Retention Fund website. Successful applicants to this position may be eligible for incentives and additional compensation. https://gov.mb.ca/correctionalnursing/info/role.htmlTo be considered for this competition you must submit an Application Screening Form (ASF) and Resume. The selection board may rely only on information provided in the ASF to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.CLICK HERE to access the APPLICATION SCREENING FORMMilner Ridge Correctional Centre (MRCC) is located in the Agassiz Provincial Forest, southeast of Lac du Bonnet. It is a minimum and medium security facility for adult males.Nurses who are interested in corrections are welcome to tour the correctional centres to get first hand experience of what it would be like to be a Correctional Nurse. Nurses will witness and understand the level of security and protection our health care workers experience.Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Nursing Licensure in good standing (no restrictions) with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM), or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM)
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
• Satisfactory Child and Adult Abuse Registry Checks (must be original and within 6 months)
• Satisfactory Internal Security Check
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Professional Certification
• Satisfactory Certificate of Medical Fitness
• Ability to work days, evenings and weekends is required

Qualifications:Essential:

• Experience performing clinical assessments and crisis interventions
• Experience with patient care planning for individuals experiencing mental illnesses
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience working independently
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of working with psychotrophic medication
• Experience in suicide prevention and intervention

Desired:

• Experience in a similar environment such as emergency, medical, surgical or community programs
• Knowledge of communicable diseases, main signs and symptoms of alcohol or drug misuse
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture

Duties:The incumbent will be a member of the health care team reporting to the Health Services Manager in the correctional centre. Responsibilities include: providing intervention and support to inmates experiencing psychiatric crisis or illness; implementing, monitoring and revising psychiatric patient care plans and behavior modification plan for inmates. Triages and refers inmates to appropriate health care professionals; develops treatment plans for inmates; implements, assesses and refers to programs and interventions in cooperation with other professionals. As a member of the medical team, the incumbent must be able to work with considerable independence and without direct supervision. Some weekends and evenings may be required.Apply to:Advertisement # 41761Service Centre 1Human Resource Services