Nursing & Frontline Patient Care·Confirmed live in the last 24 hours·
Full-timeCA$40.28 - CA$53.03 /hr
About the Job
Requirements
A minimum of three to five years of recent pediatric experience in an ambulatory care setting, including care and management of children with mental health problems.
Membership in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta.
Maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification and be physically able to perform all interventions.
A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check; the successful candidate is responsible for the cost.
A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Knowledge of the Health Information and Protection of Privacy Information Acts, professional ethics and standards of practice, and community resources and organizations related to children’s mental health and psychiatry.
Familiarity with electronic medical records or similar information systems.
Ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a clinical setting and use relevant research findings in daily nursing practice.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal and sensitive information.
Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
Complete physical, psychosocial and mental-status nursing assessments to identify mental health concerns and current risks, incorporating objective findings such as laboratory and diagnostic findings, specialist reports and history; reconcile medications; monitor physiological parameters and medication side effects.
Integrate assessment and other data to establish appropriate long- and short-term goals and provide nursing interventions to promote, maintain and restore health.
Monitor, evaluate and modify nursing care plans based on intervention effectiveness or changes in the patient’s condition or environment, in collaboration with the patient and care team.
Provide information and instructions to help patients understand their clinical condition, ongoing care and management.
Participate regularly and constructively in program and clinical team meetings.
Provide relevant medication teaching.
Assist with individual or group therapy.
Accurately document findings in the health record.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of family therapy and group therapy.
Acute care experience in children’s mental health.
A Rewarding Career at CASA Mental Health Are you passionate about creating hope for children, youth and families? At CASA Mental Health, every role contributes to our mission of building resilience and advocating for the children and families we serve. Guided by our vision of a community where all children and youth are empowered to thrive, we deliver holistic, evidence-informed and compassionate care across Alberta
About the Program or Service You will be a part of a team that works within community schools, right where children live and learn. The CASA Classrooms program provides individual and group therapy, psychiatric care, medication management and schooling according to each student’s individual need. CASA Classrooms are CASA’s new model for school-based mental health service. The program is delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions
Job Details Wage range: $40.28 to $53.03 per hour Vacation: Paid Per Pay Period Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day Primary location: Red Deer Secondary location(s): Innisfail and Rocky Mountain House Union: In-scope Classification: Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse FTE: 1.0 Status:Temporary until October 2027 Multi-site
About the Role Reporting to the Program Manager, the Mental Health Nurse works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide and coordinate services such as nursing assessment and plan of care, medication administration, teaching, telephone follow up, health promotion and may assist with therapy. The Mental Health Nurse practices according to the code of ethics and practice standards of their specific nursing college.
The Mental Health Nurse will:
Complete appropriate nursing assessments (physical, psychosocial and mental status) to identify mental health concerns and current risks. This includes:
incorporating objective findings such as laboratory and diagnostic findings, specialist reports and history.
medication reconciliation.
monitoring of physiological parameters.
medication side effects.
Integrate assessment and other data to establish appropriate long and short-term goals and provide nursing interventions to promote, maintain and restore health.
Monitor, evaluate and modify nursing care plans based on effectiveness of interventions and/or changes in condition or environment, in collaboration with the patient and care team.
Provide information and instructions to assist in understanding the clinical condition, ongoing care and management.
Participate regularly and constructively in program and clinical team meetings.
Provide relevant medication teaching.
Assist with individual or group therapy.
Accurately document findings are in the health record.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving and teamwork skills.
Knowledge of family therapy and group therapy is an asset.
Knowledge of the Health Information and Protection of Privacy Information Acts in addition to professional organization’s ethics and standards of practice.
Knowledge of community resources and organizations related to children’s mental health and psychiatry.
Respect and understanding of confidentiality and the ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal and sensitive information.
Familiarity with electronic medical records or similar information systems.
Apply theoretical knowledge in a clinical setting.
Utilize relevant research findings in daily nursing practice.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
A minimum of three to five years recent pediatric experience in an ambulatory care setting which has included the care and management of children with mental health problems.
Acute care experience in children’s mental health would be an asset.
Must be a member in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta.
Must maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) and be physically able to perform all interventions
Conditions of Employment
A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) as well as physical ability to perform all interventions.
Working Conditions
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
What We Offer:
Employer-paid health and dental benefits, including $750 per paramedical practitioner and $2,000 annually in mental health services.
Five paid wellness days plus a holiday break in December to spend time with loved ones.
Ongoing learning and growth opportunities including annual training events such as Indigenous Learnings Day.
Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events, team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.
Apply today to start making a difference for Alberta’s children and families!
Your success matters to us. If there is anything we can do to make the application or interview process more accessible for you, please let us know at [email protected]
Closing Date: Nov 11, 2026
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-164.#CASAMHN