The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally secure manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Closing Date: 11/14/2026

Facility / Site: Selkirk Regional Health Centre

Posting Type: Casual Relief

Position Type: Casual

Hours of Work: Various

Term Dates: -

FTE: 0

Union Group: MNU

Wage / Salary: As per applicable collective agreement

Position Summary:



The Mental Health Liaison Nurse (MHLN) will function in a collaborative care model; primarily providing comprehensive mental health assessments, treatment and recommendations, disposition, facilitation of hospital admissions, and follow-up of patients experiencing mental health difficulties/psychiatric emergencies in the Selkirk Regional Health Center Emergency Department.The MHLN will also provide mental health consultation and assessment to Selkirk Regional Health Center in-patients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues; emotional/ aggression/behavioral management issues and function in a supportive role to individuals and families as required.The MHLN will report directly to the Clinical Team Manager, Mental Health Program. Responsibilities will be primarily to the emergency department and will begin from initial assessment through final disposition of the individual. This is inclusive of the use of assessment tools, screening, crisis intervention, referral & linkage to community resources, short term follow-up, short-term crisis case management, counselling, consultation, preparation of reports, data collection and education to individuals, family, staff and general public.The MHLN will exercise an appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities,



work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters.
The position of Mental Health Liaison Nurse functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Interlake-Eastern RHA is committed to responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action and creating working environments free of racism for both clients and employees. All staff members are encouraged to seek and identify patterns of harm towards Indigenous, black and marginalized clients and employees and to take actions to disrupt any form of racism. Collectively and individually, we are growing cultural competency capacity by implementing the region’s anti-racism action plan.

Qualifications:

- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (e.g. BPN, BScMH, BScPN) preferred
Or Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse with related experience will be considered
- Active practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurse of Manitoba, or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba or eligible for active practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM), or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training - as delineated in Interlake-Eastern RHA Required Certification/ Required Policy GA 11-50
- ASIST certification and NVCI certification or to be obtained within 6 months
- Extensive knowledge of available community resources required
- Demonstrated knowledge of psychopharmacology required
- Demonstrated working knowledge of substance

📌 Mental Health Liaison Nurse, ER (Selkirk)
🏢 Interlake-eastern Rha
📍 Selkirk