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About the role
SMHS MD Care Nurse - Department of Psychiatry
The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.
Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.
The opportunity:
The Department of Psychiatry invites applications for a full-time nurse to work as the Student Mental Health Services and MDCare Program as a Coordinator. The coordinator will work as part of an interdisciplinary team providing services for each program. For MDCare, some of the tasks will include screening incoming requests for services, completing intake assessments and providing linkage for patients to access other clinical are or mental health resources. For Student Mental Health Services, some of the tasks will include providing evidence-based clinical care to patients, acting as a case manager, participating in wellness initiatives, and managing communications with other services providers and stakeholders. For both programs, the coordinator is expected to provide individual and group psychotherapy, assist with day-to-day operations of the services, prepare reports and maintain charts and databases.
The qualifications and experience we’re looking for:
The successful candidate will be a graduate from an approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing and hold a BScMH, BScPN, or BN. The candidate will be registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM).
Preferred qualifications include:
- Minimum of 3 years recent mental health experience working in a clinical setting (hospital-based or community) is required.
- Experience providing direct mental health care to individuals and groups within an interdisciplinary team is required.
- Demonstrated effective skills in the following areas: formulation of mental health symptoms within a biopsychosocial framework, interdisciplinary collaboration, critical thinking and clinical reasoning and decision-making.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in assessment and triaging of mental health concerns, risk assessment, treatment planning, individual therapy, group therapy, case management, crisis intervention and discharge planning.
- Demonstrate experience in mental health clinical skills, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and/or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Proficiency with job-related software such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Greenspace, and LibreMD.
- Demonstrate effective teaching skills and abilities working with clients and families and to support and educate colleagues in providing mental healthcare.
- Demonstrate ability to collaborate and provide leadership with a team in providing mental healthcare.
- Ability to practice independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team healthcare team is essential.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal are essential.
- Demonstrate effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, creative problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage workflow independently.
Why the University of Manitoba?
Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:
- Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
- Competitive vacation time.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.
Apply today through the University of Manitoba’s recruitment site, UM Careers
Closing Date: Open Until Filled.
Applications will only be accepted if you apply on UM Careers.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
About University of Manitoba
We attract people from around the world who share our ideals and vision for positive change. We believe in embracing challenges and taking action. Our students, researchers and alumni bring their unique voices to learning and discovery, shaping new ways of doing things and contributing to important conversations in topics that matter most, from human rights to global health to climate change. We are where imagination and action collide.
Top Benefits
About the role
SMHS MD Care Nurse - Department of Psychiatry
The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.
Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.
The opportunity:
The Department of Psychiatry invites applications for a full-time nurse to work as the Student Mental Health Services and MDCare Program as a Coordinator. The coordinator will work as part of an interdisciplinary team providing services for each program. For MDCare, some of the tasks will include screening incoming requests for services, completing intake assessments and providing linkage for patients to access other clinical are or mental health resources. For Student Mental Health Services, some of the tasks will include providing evidence-based clinical care to patients, acting as a case manager, participating in wellness initiatives, and managing communications with other services providers and stakeholders. For both programs, the coordinator is expected to provide individual and group psychotherapy, assist with day-to-day operations of the services, prepare reports and maintain charts and databases.
The qualifications and experience we’re looking for:
The successful candidate will be a graduate from an approved School of Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing and hold a BScMH, BScPN, or BN. The candidate will be registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM).
Preferred qualifications include:
- Minimum of 3 years recent mental health experience working in a clinical setting (hospital-based or community) is required.
- Experience providing direct mental health care to individuals and groups within an interdisciplinary team is required.
- Demonstrated effective skills in the following areas: formulation of mental health symptoms within a biopsychosocial framework, interdisciplinary collaboration, critical thinking and clinical reasoning and decision-making.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in assessment and triaging of mental health concerns, risk assessment, treatment planning, individual therapy, group therapy, case management, crisis intervention and discharge planning.
- Demonstrate experience in mental health clinical skills, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and/or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Proficiency with job-related software such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Greenspace, and LibreMD.
- Demonstrate effective teaching skills and abilities working with clients and families and to support and educate colleagues in providing mental healthcare.
- Demonstrate ability to collaborate and provide leadership with a team in providing mental healthcare.
- Ability to practice independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team healthcare team is essential.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal are essential.
- Demonstrate effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, creative problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage workflow independently.
Why the University of Manitoba?
Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:
- Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
- Competitive vacation time.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.
Apply today through the University of Manitoba’s recruitment site, UM Careers
Closing Date: Open Until Filled.
Applications will only be accepted if you apply on UM Careers.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
About University of Manitoba
We attract people from around the world who share our ideals and vision for positive change. We believe in embracing challenges and taking action. Our students, researchers and alumni bring their unique voices to learning and discovery, shaping new ways of doing things and contributing to important conversations in topics that matter most, from human rights to global health to climate change. We are where imagination and action collide.