Carewest Innovative Healthcare

Provides complex continuing care and rehabilitation

Nurse Practitioner - Complex Mental Health

Advanced Practice ProvidersPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeCalgary, AB, Canada$70.62 - $82.61In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Registration with CARNA on the Nurse Practitioner Registrar, including Provisional Graduate Nurse Practitioner licensure.
Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program and minimum Master's degree academic preparation.
Successful completion of a Baccalaureate of Nursing degree and minimum required hours of registered nurse practice.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider certification.
A minimum of 3 to 5 years of advanced nursing experience, ideally blending psychiatric-mental health care with continuing care settings.
Ability to understand and practice within full scope of practice in an interdisciplinary team environment.
Experience across a wide range of assessment, treatment, therapeutic interventions, health promotion, and diagnostic procedures.
In-depth knowledge of adult acute and chronic mental health illnesses and symptoms, and ability to work with complex clients.
Proven experience managing complex medical-psychiatric comorbidities.
Proficiency in leading behavioral care plans and de-escalation tracking systems.
Experience working within continuing care settings.
Advanced psychiatric-mental health nursing and geriatric expertise, and primary care knowledge to support complex populations in long-term care and post-acute settings.
Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest must provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen.
Applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments.
Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer in accordance with Carewest policy and procedure.
Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practices, including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours.

Responsibilities

Provide autonomous, advanced clinical practice and leadership within Bridgeland's specialized Mental Health Type A and Post-Acute programs, supporting individuals with complex psychiatric, cognitive, behavioral, and medical needs.
Act as the Most Responsible Health Care Practitioner, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, admission, ongoing management, and discharge planning.
Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver specialized, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered care for individuals living with mental illness, dementia, responsive behaviors, and other complex mental health conditions.
Provide clinical consultation, guide individualized care planning, and champion quality improvement and excellence in professional practice, drawing on expertise in psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacology, risk management, and the Mental Health Act.
Operate in accordance with applicable provincial and federal legislation, College of Registered Nurses of Alberta Standards of Practice and Guidelines, Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics, and Alberta Health Services organizational requirements within Carewest's continuing care framework.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Here’s your chance to be a part of our story! Carewest is one of Calgary’s leaders in exceptional care and we are looking for passionate helpers to join our team.

At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork guide how we provide care to those who need it the most.

With a strong focus on delivering quality care & safety to our residents & clients we strive to attract innovative thinkers looking for a rewarding career.

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Position Details

Position Status: Regular Full-Time Location: Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre FTE: 1.0 Shift: Days Shift Times: 08:00 - 16:15

Rate of Pay: $70.62-$82.61

Date Competition closes: November 16, 2026

The Opportunity

Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides autonomous, advanced clinical practice and leadership within Bridgeland's (BRCC) specialized Mental Health Type A and Post-Acute programs, supporting individuals with complex psychiatric, cognitive, behavioural, and medical needs. As the Most Responsible Health Care Practitioner (MRHP), the NP is responsible for comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, admission, ongoing management, and discharge planning.

Working collaboratively with psychiatrists, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams, the NP delivers specialized, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centred care for individuals living with mental illness, dementia, responsive behaviours, and other complex mental health conditions. Drawing on expertise in psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacology, risk management, and the Mental Health Act, the NP provides clinical consultation, guides individualized care planning, and champions quality improvement and excellence in professional practice.

The role operates in accordance with applicable provincial and federal legislation, College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) Standards of Practice and Guidelines, the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Code of Ethics, and Alberta Health Services (AHS) organizational requirements within Carewest's continuing care framework.
Other duties as assigned.

Program Summary:

Complex Mental Health Programs provide continuing care and specialized supports for adults living with severe and persistent mental illness, often in combination with physical health conditions, substance use disorders, cognitive impairment, acquired brain injury, psychosocial challenges, responsive behaviours, and functional disabilities. Services are delivered within a harm-reduction, trauma-informed, person-directed model of care that emphasizes dignity, autonomy, wellness, meaningful engagement, therapeutic relationships, and quality of life while working collaboratively with clients, families, support networks, and community partners to promote stability, recovery, independence, and successful transitions where appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Registration with CARNA on the Nurse Practitioner Registrar including Provisional Graduate Nurse Practitioner licensure.
• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program and a minimum of Master's degree academic preparation.
• Successful completion of a Baccalaureate of Nursing degree and minimum required hours of RN practice.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of advanced nursing experience, ideally blending psychiatric-mental health care with continuing care settings.
• Must understand and practice within full scope of practice in an interdisciplinary team environment. Experience in a wide range of assessment, treatment and therapeutic interventions, health promotion, diagnostic procedures.
• The NP has in-depth knowledge of adult acute and chronic mental health illnesses and symptoms and can work with complex clients.
• Proven experience managing complex medial-psychiatric co-morbidities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading behavioral care plans and de-escalation tracking systems.

• Experience working within continuing care settings.
• Advanced psychiatric-mental health nursing, geriatric expertise, and primary care to support complex populations in long term care and post-acute settings.

About Carewest:

We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.

We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.

Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours, is required.

Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca.

About the Company

Carewest Innovative Healthcare

Provides complex continuing care and rehabilitation

Carewest Innovative Healthcare provides complex continuing care, rehabilitation, and recovery services through 13 Calgary locations and a large team of health professionals. Its offerings are delivered by interdisciplinary teams who work with clients in a client-centered approach, using care plans and programs to support treatment, progress and outcomes. The company differentiates itself with scale as a public, multi-site provider, a strong emphasis on teamwork and work-life balance, and recognition as Alberta’s Top Employers. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care while fostering a collaborative work environment that helps staff grow and apply best-practice solutions to improve clients’ lives.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Calgary, Canada
Founded: 1961

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