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Job Description
Overview
Nurse Manager — Health PEI, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Responsibilities
- 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
- Participates in a rotating on-call schedule, providing after hours support to the acute care units
- Participate directly in the budget process; forecasting, implementing budget restraints, identifying capital submissions, monitoring and analyzing budget responsibilities, and reporting variances
- Supervises the procurement, maintenance, and use of equipment and supplies, keeps up to date on equipment needs, considers budget implications, and makes recommendations to senior administration
- Other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
- Successful completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing
- Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island
- Must have extensive experience in psychiatric and mental health nursing
- Additional relevant education and experience in leadership will be considered an asset
- Considerable experience in supervisory/administrative nursing
- High level of critical thinking, organizational, judgment, and group management skills; ability to anticipate and assess future needs, problem solve, provide direction, and develop all aspects of the nursing and clinical departments
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing and collaborate effectively with staff, health professionals, patients, and families, with emphasis on conflict resolution and team-building
- 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., email, Microsoft Office, internet
Other Qualifications
- Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing with the Canadian Nurses Association is an asset
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention; Gentle Persuasive Approach; AdvanceCode White; and Suicide Risk Assessment preferred
Salary
Base pay range: CA$45.76/hr - CA$56.29/hr
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 hours Bi-weekly - 8-hour shifts (Days); Evenings and Weekends as per Operational Requirements
Posting and Contact
Posting Id: 167490
Closing Date: Thursday September 11, 2025 at 4:00pm