Health Care Aide | Complex Mental Health

Carewest Innovative Healthcare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Carewest Innovative Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) at Bridgeland Riverside Continuing Care Centre. The RN will perform comprehensive client assessments, develop and implement care plans addressing physical, psychological, emotional, social, behavioral, and recovery-oriented needs.

The role includes administering medications, supervising unregulated staff, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and supporting clients toward independence, recovery, wellness, and quality of

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and supervise delivery by unregulated staff.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team to support clients’ independence, recovery, wellness and quality of life.
• Conduct comprehensive client assessments and develop care plans addressing physical, psychological, emotional, social and behavioral needs.
• Apply trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, culturally safe and person-directed care principles.
• Demonstrate leadership while maintaining professional and ethical standards.

Job description

Position Details

Position Status: Regular Full-Time | Regular Part-Time Location: Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre FTE: 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 Shift: Days/Evenings | Days/Nights Shift Times: 07:00-15:15 | 15:00-23:15 | 23:00-07:15

Rate of Pay: $20.77 - $26.02

Date Competition closes: October 27, 2026

Please note: This site is opening non-union. Further, this posting will be used to fill a number of positions. Applicants will be asked to select their preferred available line(s) during the application process and may select more than one option.

Offer Acceptance Timeline:

Due to the operational timelines associated with the opening of the new Bridgeland site, successful candidates will be required to accept or decline their offer of employment within a shortened timeframe following the verbal offer. Candidates are encouraged to be prepared to make a timely decision upon receiving an offer.

The Opportunity

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Director of Care, the Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated member of the interprofessional health care team who is responsible for completing comprehensive client assessments, developing and implementing client plans of care that address physical, psychological, emotional, social, behavioural, and recovery-oriented needs.

This position monitors ongoing client care and condition to ensure optimum functioning and assumes professional accountability for clients with complex and persistent mental health concerns, co-occurring conditions, and significant psychosocial challenges. The RN administers prescribed medications, supervises the delivery of medications by unregulated staff, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and supports clients in achieving their highest level of independence, recovery, wellness, and quality of life.

This role requires a strong foundation in trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, culturally safe, and person-directed care, alongside a solid foundation in mental health. The RN must be skilled in therapeutic communication, mental status assessment, behavioural support, crisis intervention, risk assessment, and supporting clients whose needs may fluctuate in complexity and acuity.

In keeping with the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics, CRNA Nursing Practice Standards and Guidelines, Carewest's Frame of Reference, Philosophy of Care, and Carewest policies, this position maintains professional and ethical standards at all times. Demonstration of leadership is critical for success in this position.

Program Summary:

Bridgeland Riverside Continuing Care Centre's Complex Mental Health Programs provide specialized continuing care and interdisciplinary support for adults living with complex mental health conditions, addictions, cognitive impairments, acquired brain injuries, behavioural challenges, and other complex care needs. Services are