At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to children and youth facing mental health challenges.
- Company: CASA Mental Health, dedicated to empowering families and building resilience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, wellness days, and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with a focus on professional development and community-building.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred; experience in pediatric mental health is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 53.03 - 53.03 $ per hour.
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 CASA House
You will be part of a team that provides individual, group and family therapy, social and life skills training, and on-site schooling in small classroom settings.
CASA House is a live-in program for teens who need support with significant mental health and/or addiction challenges.
Teens stay at CASA House for an average of four months.
- Job Details
- Wage range: $40.28 to $53.03 per hour
- Vacation: 4.18 hours accrued bi-weekly
- Shift structure: Rotating 9-hour night shift.
- Primary location: CASA House Sherwood Park
- Union: In-scope
- Classification: Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse
- Status: Temporary until February 28, 2027
About the Role
Reporting to the Program Manager or Program Supervisor, the Mental Health Nurse works collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide and coordinate services, including nursing assessments and care planning, medication administration, client education, telephone follow-up, health promotion, and assistance with therapy.
The Mental Health Nurse practices in accordance with the code of ethics and standards of practice established by their respective nursing colleges.
The Mental Health Nurse will
- Complete appropriate physical and psychosocial nursing assessments to identify mental health concerns and current risk, incorporating objective findings such as laboratory and diagnostic results, specialist reports, patient history, medication reconciliation, physiological parameters, and medication side effects.
- Integrate assessment and other data to establish appropriate short- and long-term goals and provide nursing interventions to promote, maintain and restore health.
- Monitor, evaluate and modify the nursing care plan based on the effectiveness of interventions and/or changes in condition or environment, in collaboration with the patient and care team.
- Provide information, instructions and relevant medication teaching to assist patients in understanding their clinical condition, ongoing care and management.
- Assist with individual or group therapy and accurately document findings in the health record.
- Liaise with other professionals to promote continuity of care and assist families with connecting to a primary care physician.
- Provide nursing support to concurrently operating teams and programs across various settings and multiple sites.
- Maintain information flows to leadership on issues that affect or may affect services to patients and the work environment.
- Act as a resource and provide training to team members to support their professional development.
- Participate regularly and constructively in program and clinical team meetings.
- Provide preceptorship to students and interns as assigned.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and consensus-building skills.
- Knowledge of family/group therapy, Health Information and Protection of Privacy Acts, professional ethics and standards of practice.
- Respects and maintains confidentiality of personal and sensitive information.
- Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records and similar information systems.
- Applies theoretical knowledge and relevant research findings to daily nursing practice.
- Identifies barriers, asks appropriate questions to understand fundamental drivers, and facilitates solutions.
- Demonstrates analytical, problem-solving and evidence-based decision-making abilities.
- Works autonomously, independently and collaboratively within a team; prioritizes work activities and achieves objectives.
- Adapts to new or unexpected situations and demonstrates flexibility in interpersonal situations.
- Appreciates an interdisciplinary approach to mental health illness and can collaborate across programs and services.
- Communicates cooperatively and respectfully with all staff.
- Demonstrates commitment to quality improvement and engages in continuous learning for personal and professional growth.
Qualifications and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Must be a member in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta.
- A minimum of two years of recent pediatric experience in an ambulatory care setting, including the care and management of children with mental health concerns.
Acute care experience in children’s mental health would be an asset.
- 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.
- Your Well-Being Matters
At CASA, we know a career in mental health is more than just a job, it’s a calling.
That’s why we take care of the people who make that care possible .
We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and the support you need to rest, recharge and continue making a difference .
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.
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-176.
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Mental Health Nurse in Edmonton employer: CASA Mental Health
At CASA Mental Health, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and empowering work environment for our Occupational Therapists in Edmonton. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our competitive benefits package, including employer-paid health and dental coverage, generous vacation time, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families while enjoying a collaborative culture that values your contributions and growth.
