2025-095 | Psychiatric Nurse II

Date: December 1, 2025
Position: Psychiatric Nurse II 
Status: Full Time, (1.0 FTE), Permanent
Hours of Work*: Monday - Friday; 8:45am - 5:00pm
Department: Community Services
Job Posting No.: #
Reports to: Program Manager, ACT - Wiisocotatiwin
Closing Date: December 15, 2025, at 4:00pm
Union: MNU
Salary: $ $51.196/hr
*These hours can vary depending on operational requirements of the program 
*Mount Carmel Clinic operates out of multiple locations; you may be required to work in other areas

Mount Carmel Clinic is committed to equity and inclusion and has undertaken to increase responsiveness to Indigenous people by promoting a workforce that is representative of the participants and communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, those with lived experience and members of equity-deserving groups. Applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their application. 

Position Summary
 
The ACT-Wiisocotatiwin Nurse II provides health education and care within the scope of nursing practice. As a member of a client-centered interdisciplinary team, the incumbent will provide crisis response as needed and assist other staff in defusing situations where the presence of someone with mental health expertise could be helpful. The incumbent will conduct nursing psychiatric assessments, provide support and education to clients about their medications and treatment options and refer the client to other professionals/services within and outside of MCC. 
 
Qualifications
 
Education
Graduate of approved Registered Nursing education program, BN preferred.
Must be a member in good standing with CRNM. This includes knowledge of the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for RNs or RPNs.
Education and training in mental health assessments, suicide intervention and mental health treatments and medication required
A combination of experience and education will be considered 
 
Skills, Expertise and Experience 
A minimum of five (5) years' experience working as a Registered Nurse
A minimum of three (3) years' experience working in a community health setting
Knowledge and Experience working with Students and/or Volunteers
Current CPR Certification at Basic Rescuer Level
Familiarity with the Mental Health Act
Demonstrated clinical skills in physical examination and nursing intervention
Knowledge of medications used to treat mental illness and their side effects
Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills including a keen awareness of participant-clinician boundary issues
Excellent clinical assessment/interview skills in mental health and addictions
Experience working with clients with concurrent disorder and those living in unstable housing conditions or homeless an asset
Excellent knowledge of community resources available to people living with mental health illness including those related to diversity and demonstrated ability to negotiate with others on behalf of clients

Critical Skills
Proven knowledge and ability in critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and crisis management
 
Focus on Results
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve service goals and produce expected results/outcomes
 
Alignment with Organizational Values
Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic, as reflected in the history, vision, mission and values 
 
Indigenous Understanding
Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families
 
Interdisciplinary Team, Collaboration
Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment with respect, professionalism, cooperation, sensitivity and cultural awareness

Communication 
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of computer systems, including Microsoft Office suite
 
MCC Philosophies
Strong knowledge, commitment and demonstrated ability to apply diversity, equity, cultural safety, pro-choice, social determinants of health, population health, harm reduction, trauma-informed and community development principles in all aspects of the work
 
Assets
Strong working relationships with Community Resources 
Fluency in additional languages relevant to the client population
Experience working with service-specific programs including EMR, eChart, and Accuro
 
All positions are subject to Criminal Record, Child and Adult Abuse Registry checks. However, a previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. We are open to discussing your respective circumstances. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine the knowledge, skill, and ability required for the position.
 
Please submit your application here:
 
This link can also be found under Employment Opportunities on our website: 
 
We thank all applicants; however, we will only contact candidates who are selected & apply via link for the interview.