Psychiatric Nursing Assistant (Summer Relief)

SN1 Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 1 (Underfill); SN2 Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 2

Term/full-time

April 2021 to August 27, 2021

Department of Families

Manitoba Developmental Centre, Community Service Delivery

Portage la Prairie MB

Advertisement Number: 37035

Salary(s):   SN1 $16.89 - $19.07 per hour ; SN2 $17.96 - $21.76 per hour

Closing Date:   July 21, 2021

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

This competition will be used to establish an Eligibility List for Summer Relief positions available at MDC, as well as current and future term and casual positions, subject to staffing approval.  This Eligibility List will remain in effect for 6 months.

Psychiatric Nursing Assistants are hired on an underfill basis at the Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 1 (SN1) classification and  provided with support, training and on-the-job development to achieve the full working level of the position at the Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 2 (SN2) classification.  In order to progress to the full working level of this position, candidates must successfully complete the Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Assistant 2 in-house training program within a reasonable timeframe, work a designated number of hours and demonstrate satisfactory attendance and performance on the job. 

The work location of this position is at MDC in Portage la Prairie, MB. 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position (includes bending, twisting and/or lifting up to 14 kgs (30 Ibs)
• Must be available for shifts consistent with a 24-hour/7-day a week operation

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Experience providing health and/or personal basic care and assistance with activities of daily living
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, resident's families and all members of the interdisciplinary team
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare various documents and reports
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks within specified timeframes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Desired:

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health issues

Duties:
The incumbent participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team that provides residents with supervision and guidance, assistance with personal care, comfort and support in going about daily living, as well as therapeutic and recreational activities in a safe manner as outlined in each Resident's Individual Plan (IP). The position also assists in maintaining a safe, clean and orderly living environment.

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Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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