CASA Mental Health

Mental Health Nurse - Casual

Psychiatric and Medical Clinics - Edmonton, AB, Canada - Part Time

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.

Job Details
Wage range: $40.28 to 53.08 per hour
Primary location: Edmonton
Union: In-scope
Classification:  RN/RPN
Status: Casual
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 therapeutic interventions. 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.
  • Provide relevant medication teaching.
  • Assist with individual or group therapy.
  • Accurately document findings 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.
  • Must be flexible, able to manage many competing priorities.
  • 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, critical thinking, knowledge of psychotropic medications used in the pediatric population, strong mental status assessment and knowledge of child and youth growth and development.
  • 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.

 Qualifications and Experience
 Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  • A minimum of one year recent pediatric experience in an ambulatory care setting, including the care and management of children with mental health problems. Acute care experience in children’s mental health would be an asset.
   Certificates and/or License(s)
  • 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.
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: November 1, 2026
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-167.

 
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