At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate mental health care to children and youth in community schools.
- Company: CASA Mental Health, dedicated to empowering families and building resilience.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, paid vacation, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while growing your nursing 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 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
- Hybrid/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.
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-164. #CASAMHN
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Mental Health Nurse in Red Deer 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.
