Our ideal team member is passionate about making a difference and is committed to empowering the young people we support. If you join our team, you can expect a challenging, rewarding and fulfilling career. Nurses are responsible for the medical assessment, care, safety, support and transition of youth in a secure, short-term stabilization unit. Nurses report directly to the Program Coordinator.
Primary responsibilities of the position include:
- Facilitates admission and discharge of youth to the unit - Completes physical and mental assessments, develops a plan of action, accesses appropriate resources and makes appropriate referrals to address any health issues identified during the physical component.
- Develops treatment plans in consultation with youth, parent(s)/guardian(s) and relevant team members - Monitors the health status of youth during their stay on the unit - Provides medical treatment as required or directed by physician, such as dispensing and administering medication, skin and wound care - Provides educational information regarding addiction and health promotion issues to youth,
parents, guardians and staff - Maintains charts and health records - Assists in the day-to-day tasks/routines in managing the unit as required Qualifications:
- RN/ BN/ RPN, preferably with mental health or addictions experience - Licensed in Manitoba - Experience working with addictions - Strong interpersonal skills - Able to work independently as well as in a team environment - Good communication skills, verbal and written - Emergency First Aid/CPR Level C - Excellent physical and mental health - Available to work various shifts - Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, a clear Child Abuse Registry Check and acceptable Prior Contact Checks - ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), NCVI, Mental Health First Aid, Protected Talk, preferred - Knowledge of Resiliency preferred - Knowledge of Aboriginal customs, traditions and beliefs will be considered an asset. Kindly refer to the PDF for details.