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Mental Health Nurse

Mental Health Nurse

CASA Mental Health • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
23 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 Trauma - Calgary Program

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that treats trauma symptoms by nurturing connection and safety in the caregiver-child relationship. Children youth and caregivers are supported through a triphasic trauma treatment model including stabilization trauma processing and reconnection.

Job Details

Salary / Wage range : $40.28 - $53.03 per hour

Shift structure : Monday to Friday 7.25 hours per day

Primary location : Calgary

Union : In-scope

Classification : Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse

FTE : 1.0 (36.25 hours per week)

Status : Temporary until June 30 2027

About the Role

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 and health promotion. The role may also 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 and psychosocial) and utilize nursing processes to identify mental health concerns and current risk.
  • Incorporate objective findings such as laboratory diagnostics specialist reports and patient history including :

medication reconciliation

  • monitoring of physiological parameters
  • medication side effects
  • suicide risk assessment.
  • 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.
  • Assist in / co-facilitate individual or group therapy.
  • Accurately document findings in the electronic medical record.
  • Liaise with other professionals to promote continuity of care and assist families with connecting to a primary care physician.
  • Identify service delivery improvements and suggest enhancements with the lens of evidence-informed practice and CASAs strategic and operational plans.
  • Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma and / or mental illness on childrens development health and well-being.
  • Knowledge and experience in working with caregivers with significant familial intergenerational trauma and / or caregivers with a range of attachment styles.
  • Experience and training in working with blended adoptive foster and kinship families an asset.
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication problem solving and teamwork skills.
  • Knowledge of family therapy and group therapy would be an asset.
  • Knowledge of the Health Information and Protection of Privacy Acts in addition to professional organizations ethics and standards of practice.
  • Respect and understanding of confidentiality / 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.
  • Ability to identify barriers and facilitate solution development.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to new or unexpected situations and flexibility in approach to interpersonal situations.
  • Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelors degree in nursing is required.
  • 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 childrens mental health would be an asset.
  • Valid Class 5 drivers license and access to a vehicle.
  • 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) or Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments (SIVA) training as well asphysical ability to perform all interventions.
  • Working Conditions

  • Valid drivers 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 its a calling. Thats 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 $2000 annually in mental health services.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a range of employee discounts.
  • Ongoing learning and growth opportunities including annual training events such as Indigenous Knowledges Day.
  • Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.
  • Ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families across Alberta Apply today.

    Closing Date : January 21 2026

    Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 25-233

    Required Experience :

    Senior IC

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    Employment Type : Temp

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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