Nurse 2 - Rehabilitation and Forensic Program Group Facilitator - SMHC

Position Overview

The staff member in this position would be responsible for:

• Assessing, planning, and implementing program specific and relevant psycho-educational groups to patients with complex mental illnesses using a recovery model of care built upon hope, respect and excellence.
• Providing psycho-educational counselling to patients on a 1:1 basis and in a group setting.
• Providing orientation of group programming to newly admitted patients.
• Participation at recovery planning meetings and family meetings.
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to offer program specific individualized group programs to the patient population.
• Providing reports regarding patient involvement in groups for recovery planning meetings and documentation involvement and progress in BCare.
• Collaboration with the Recreational Therapist in therapeutic group programming and outings.
• Participating on various committees and task teams.
• Assisting in the planning and coordination of special events.
• Leading Patient Assembly and Consumer Advisory as required.
• Provide area coverage as needed.
• Can volunteer for or be mandated for overtime.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience

• RPN/RN-Recent, related mental health experience preferred.
• Experience in providing recovery based services to the Rehabilitation and Forensic population.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an approved Registered Psychiatric Nursing program or approved Registered Nursing program required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (CRPNM) or the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy .

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of: 
  • College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses/Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses.
  • College of Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses of Manitoba Code of Ethics for Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses.
  • Scope of practice as documented in the Registered Psychiatric/Registered Nurses Act.
  • Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Nursing care knowledge related to clinical area.
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Mental Helath Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts. 
  • Roles and responsibilities o members of the healthcare team. 
  • Principles of delegation. 
  • Knowledge and understanding of group theory - ability to plan, develop, and organize therapeutic groups for the rehabilitation population. 
  • Knowledge and understanding of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Principles. 
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Strong written communication skills - ability to effectively communicate through written and electronic modes of communication e.g. e-mails, letters, progress notes, PowerPoint presentations, and reports.
• Strong oral communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills - ability to manage stress and maintain a positive attitude in a hectic environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills - ability to independently organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities. 
• Be self-directed, work under minimal supervision. 
• No prior disciplinary or management concerns.
• Ability to use judgement and decision-making while working independently.
• Possess a positive attitude.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.