QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered and licensed to practice in Manitoba with a Bachelor of Nursing (BN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
• Knowledge of College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba standards, Scope of practice documents, Regulated Health Professionals Act, PHIA, Mental Health Act code of ethics
• Applicant must possess two year equivalent FT experience in working with vulnerable populations (i.e. Mental Health, Addictions/Recovery, and homelessness populations)
• Knowledge of and experience in working with individuals engaged in addictions recovery and treatment
• A minimum of one (1) year experience with individual and group counselling; minimum one year nursing experience; proven knowledge of current nursing theory and practice.
• Valid C.P.R. certificate
• Successful completion of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
• Successful completion of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position (recovery oriented practice, trauma informed, harm-reduction philosophy, clinical assessment skills, and a client centered practice within a nursing scope)
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Supervisor of the In-House program, or the Supervisor of Community-based programs, and working within an integrated multi-disciplinary team, nurses are required to provide services to clients engaged in addiction recovery and treatment. Clients will be engaged in community based OAT treatment or residing in a co-ed treatment facility. This position requires a commitment to a client-centred philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of programs and services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assessment of client’s medical needs upon admission.

• Implements the planned medical care of clients including all aspects of nursing procedures and therapies.

• Responds to medical emergencies.

• Ordering, preparing and monitoring the use of prescribed and over the counter medications.

• Maintains medical portions of client files.

• Networking and liaising with the medical community regarding client’s pre-treatment, treatment and post treatment medical needs.

• Develop and deliver health related education programs.

• Individual and group counselling.

• Responds to crisis situations including suicide ideation.

• Meets administrative requirements with respect to correspondence, statistics, activity reports, attendance.

• Training non-medical employees with the self-administration medication process.

• Provides professional nursing services for clients with complex and unpredictable health needs.

• Communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner

• Respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner

• Balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.

• Commitment to on-going professional development activities and engagement in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and direct supervisor

• Commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility

• Ability to manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.

• Ability to match treatment services to client’s unique circumstances.

• Maintain current and accurate confidential records of client files

• Works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team within the organization.

• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships and regular communication with community and other related organizations relevant to client’s needs

• Within the MOST program: works collaboratively with addiction’s physician

• Other duties as assigned

JOB INFORMATIONs

Close Date:
Oct 01, 2025 4:00 PM
EFT
1.00
Employment Status:
Full Time Term Start Date: 5th October 2025: End Date:16th January 2026
NOTE:
Anticipated Shift
Days
Anticipated shift length:
7.75 hour shifts
Wage Rate:
As per collective agreement

Department:
Addictions Services - Willard Monson House
Site:
Community Based Mental Health Program
Additional Sites:

Location / Home Base:
Ste. Rose du Lac
HR Posting Number:
CMHRNRPN254064
Posting Date:
Sep 26, 2025