Mental Health Liaison Nurse
Sel MH RN Emerg_01

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 use and co-occurring disorders
  Possesses sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Vulnerable Peron’s Act, Child & Family Services Act, Protection of Person’s in Care Act
• Knowledge of cultural diversity and practices of the population served
  Assertive and self-directed in developing appropriate plans and referrals for patients & families.
  
• Five (5) years combined experience required in Mental Health ER, Acute Care Psychiatric Unit, Community Mental Health
• Demonstrated competency in Mental Health crisis intervention/ psychosocial assessment and other treatment modalities required
• Demonstrated effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative interdisciplinary environment that supports quality services, quality improvement and staff empowerment
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions autonomously
• Ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to problem-solving while contributing to program improvement
• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth and competency relevant to practice area
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Demonstrates awareness of and compliance with established policies and procedures
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the position
• Able to effectively perform the tasks and responsibilities of the position
• Satisfactory employment record.
  

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of  department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.