Mental Health Nurse

Join CASA Mental Health as we deliver culturally safe mental health services to children, youth and families. Enjoy life-work harmony, competitive benefits and the fulfillment of making a difference in empowering kids and families to thrive.

About the CASA Mental Health Classrooms Program

You will be a part of a team that works within community schools, right where children live and learn. The CASA Mental Health 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: Accrual of 4.18 hours per pay period

Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day

Primary location: Red Deer

Secondary location(s): Innisfail, Rocky Mountain House and Lacombe

Union: In-scope

Classification: Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse

FTE: 1.0 for the duration of the school year. This position is expected to operate for 10.5 months per year.

Status : Permanent

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.
• 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

• A 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.

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 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 $750per paramedical practitioner and $2,000 annually in mental health services.
• Flexible Spending Account that allows you choose between Health Spending, Personal Spending, your RRSP or CASA Pension Plan.

• Defined contribution pension plan with generous employer match.
• Five paid wellness days plus a holiday break in December to spend time with loved ones.
• Paid time off for illness, bereavement, moving and education.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave top-up so you can spend precious time with your new addition.
• 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 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_hidden***

Closing Date: August 25 , 2026

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 26-105. #CASAMHN