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Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

JOB DETAILS

Salary Range
$76,000 – $88,000

Recommended High School Courses
Senior 4
Chemistry 40S
Physics 40S
Math 40S
English 40S or French 40S
Biology 40S is required

The College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba https://crpnm.mb.ca/

RPN’s provide direct services to persons whose primary health needs are
related to their emotion or mental well-being. Psychiatric nurses deliver mental health education programs to a variety of patients and are employed in a variety of settings including: general hospitals, mental health centres, community clinics, personal care homes, crisis centres, community agencies, psycho-social rehabilitation programs, community agencies and companies, or they may be self-employed.

RPN’s perform some of the following duties:

  • Assess patients to identify appropriate psychiatric nursing interventions
  • Administer medicines and treatments as prescribed by a physician or according to established policies and protocols
  • Monitor, assess, address, document and report symptoms and changes in clients condition
  • Operate or monitor basic medical equipment and assist in basic medical procedures
  • Develop and implement discharge planning process

EDUCATIONAL ROUTES

Basic Nursing Education Program:

Brandon University Bachelor of Nursing Program
Universite de Saint-Boniface Baccalaureate Program
Red River College Bachelor of Nursing Program
University of Manitoba Four Year Baccalaureate Nursing Program

  • Fort Garry Campus
  • University College of the North

For more information on these programs or schools please visit: https://www.crnm.mb.ca/applicants/nursing-education-programs

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