Registered psychiatric nurse

A day in the job

You might run a group session, assess a new admission, give medications, help a patient through a crisis, and plan discharge with community teams. Much of the work is talking with patients and building trust.

Where you could work: Mental health units, community mental health, addictions, corrections

How to get there

1. Earn a Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (offered by Brandon University, in Brandon and Winnipeg)

Manitoba schools: Brandon University, Faculty of Health Studies (opens in a new tab)

Licence and registration

1. Pass the national psychiatric nursing exam the college requires
2. Register with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba
3. Renew every year

Official starting point: College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba (opens in a new tab)

Trained outside Canada?

Psychiatric nursing is a separate profession in western Canada. If you trained outside Canada, contact the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba about an assessment.