Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

CASA Mental Health; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in mental health care as a Licensed Practical Nurse. You will provide essential nursing assessments and care in a live-in program for teens facing mental health challenges. Collaborate with professionals to ensure continuity of care while engaging with families. This temporary position offers a competitive wage and the opportunity to make a significant impact on young lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of recent experience in pediatrics and mental health required.
• Current member in good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assessments and patient care plans.
• Assist with individual or group therapy as directed.
• Maintain electronic health records in a complete and timely manner.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Interpersonal Skills

Autonomy

Education

Practical Nurse Program

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Join CASA Mental Health in shaping a brighter future for children, youth and families by providing them with timely mental health care and empowering them to thrive.


Job Details


Wage range: $30.72 to $38.22 per hour
Shift structure: Nine-hour shifts
Primary location:CASA House
Union: In-scope
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
FTE:1.0
Status:Temporary (18 months)

About the Role
CASA House is a live-in program for teens who need support with significant mental health and/or addictions challenges. Teens stay at CASA House for an average of four months. The program involves parents and caregivers as active participants in treatment. Treatment includes individual, group and family therapy, social and life skills training, and on-site schooling in small classroom settings.

The Licensed Practical Nurse will:

• Provide nursing assessments and patient care plans, including medication administration and monitoring, teaching, telephone follow-up and health promotion.
• Practice according to the code of ethics and practice standards of their specific professional college.
• Assist with individual or group therapy as directed and as appropriate.
• Coordinate 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, utilizing a lens of evidence-informed practice and considering CASA’s strategic and operational plan.
• Maintain electronic health records in a complete and timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with the research department to assist with critical appraisal, evaluation and knowledge transfer.
• Contribute to program and clinical team meetings.
  

Qualifications

• Graduate of a practical nurse program recognized by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta or CASA Mental Health.
• Current member in good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.
• Minimum of three years of recent experience in pediatrics and mental health is required.
• Experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Health Information and Protection of Privacy Information Act and professional organization’s ethics and standards of practice.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records or similar information systems.
• Ability to work autonomously, independently and to prioritize work activities.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new or changing situations.
• Flexibility and skill with interpersonal situations.

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.

Closing Date: May 19, 2025
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 25-103