Nurse Manager

Open to the Public

Non-Union, Excluded Nurse Manager (Registered Nurse): Mental Health and Addictions Campus/QEH Mental Health Services, Charlottetown - Emergency Department Short-Stay Unit, Child & Youth Psychiatry Department, and Electroconvulsive Therapy Department

As a member of the Mental Health Acute Nursing management team, the nurse manager is accountable for leading, developing, and organizing nursing and clinical services for the Emergency Department short-stay unit, Child and Youth Psychiatry Department, and Electroconvulsive Therapy Department. The incumbent is responsible for the preparation and administration of the nursing budget, planning and implementing nursing policy, playing an active role in strategic planning, providing leadership in ongoing development and compliance of clinical standards of nursing, program development as well as quality improvement and professional development of nursing and clinical staff. The nurse manager is responsible for the fiscal, human, and material resources assigned to their units. This position reports directly to the Mental Health & Addictions Acute Care Director of Nursing and collaborates with the physicians, nurse practitioners, clinical leads, supervisors, other nurse managers, and clinical nurse educators to ensure a high standard of evidence-based care is delivered, quality initiatives are implemented and maintained and compliance with organizational policies/procedures.

Duties will include:

• Leadership, supervision, and management of nursing and clinical services;
• Leadership role in preventative measures and follow-up associated with quality assurance and risk management;
• Provide visible and practical guidance, supervision, direction, and support to nursing and clinical staff;
• Participate in the development and implementation of Mental Health & Addictions strategic direction;
• Partner with provincial colleagues in the provision of related services;
• Serve as a professional role model promoting the organizational values and principles;
• Contribute to a climate that fosters cooperation, collaboration, case management, teamwork and growth;
• Monitor clinical performance against pre-determined objectives, standards, and budgets;
• Collaborate with the clinical nurse educator in identifying the educational needs of staff and in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of educational programs;
• Collaborate with the Public Service Commission in the recruitment, interview, and staff selection process; facilitate student placements and preceptorships;
• Participate directly in the budget process; forecasting, implementing budget restraints, identifying capital submissions, monitoring and analysing budget responsibilities, and reporting variances to the Mental Health & Addictions Acute Care Director of Nursing.
• supervises the procurement, maintenance, and use of equipment and supplies, keeps up to date on equipment needs, considers budget implication for same, and makes recommendations to senior administration;
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The successful applicant must have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing.
• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island.
• Extensive experience in psychiatric and mental health nursing.
• Considerable experience in supervisory/administrative nursing.
• High level of critical thinking organizational, judgment, group management skills, the ability to anticipate and assess future needs, problem solve, provide direction, and development of all aspects of the nursing and clinical departments.
• Strong interpersonal skills that demonstrate the ability to communicate verbally and in writing and collaborate effectively with staff, health professionals, patients, and their families, with an emphasis on conflict resolution and team-building skills.
• Knowledge and broad understanding of the health care system on a provincial basis;
• Knowledge of current trends and issues in health care that enable the development of options and recommendations;
• Good previous work and attendance record;
• Experience using computer programs and software, e.g., e-mail, Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, internet, CIS, etc.

Other Qualifications:

• Management and/or leadership courses preferred.
• Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing with the Canadian Nurses Association is preferred.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention; Gentle Persuasive Approach; Advance Code White; and Suicide Risk Assessment preferred.

Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The Notification of Successful Candidates list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Salary Range: $ $56.29 (Level 20N)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 Hours Bi-Weekly / 8-Hour Shifts / Days – Evenings and Weekends as per Operational Requirements

Posting Id: MHPE

Closing Date: Thursday December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.76-$56.29 per hour

Work Location: In person