Mental Health Nurse

CASA Mental Health; City of Lloydminster; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Lloydminster is looking for a Mental Health Nurse to provide services in community schools. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to deliver necessary assessments and interventions for children in need. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing and 3-5 years of pediatric experience. Benefits include flexible health spending, defined pension plan, and opportunities for continuous learning, with a focus on improving children's mental health and well-being across Alberta.

Benefits

Employer-paid health and dental benefits

Defined contribution pension plan

Five paid wellness days

Ongoing learning opportunities

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recent pediatric experience in an ambulatory care setting.
• Membership in good standing with nursing colleges in Alberta.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate services such as nursing assessments and medication administration.
• Monitor and modify nursing care plans based on effectiveness of interventions.
• Assist with individual or group therapy and liaise with other professionals.

Skills

Collaboration

Assessment skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

Electronic medical records

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.

CASA Classrooms

You will be a part of a team that works within community schools, right where children live and learn. The CASA 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 - $53.03 an hour
• Vacation: 4.18 hours, accrued bi-weekly
• Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
• Primary location: Lloydminster
• Union: In-scope
• Classification: Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric nurse
• FTE: 1.0 for the duration of the school year
• Status: Permanent
• Hybrid/Multi-site

About the Mental Health Nurse Role

CASA Mental Health Classrooms are CASA’s new model for school-based mental health service. The program addresses the need for services closer to students by bridging a child’s mental health and school needs, through a coordinated approach by a mental health team and a teacher. CASA Classrooms are delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions. This role follows the school year schedule, running from August to June.

The Mental Health Nurse will:

• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide and coordinate services such as nursing assessments, plans of care, medication administration, teaching, telephone follow-up and health promotion.
• Complete appropriate nursing assessments (physical and psychosocial) to identify mental health concerns and current risks. This includes:
  • Incorporating objective findings such as laboratory results, diagnostic findings, specialist reports and past history.
  • Integrating assessment and other data to establish appropriate long and short-term goals, and providing 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 others in understanding the clinical condition, ongoing care and management.
• Assist with individual or group therapy.
• Liaise with other professionals to promote continuity of care and assist families with connecting to a primary care physician.
• Act as a resource by providing training to team members to assist in their professional development and participating in the development of children’s mental health teaching and resource materials.
• Practice according to the code of ethics and practice standards of their specific nursing college.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Health Information and Protection of Privacy Information Acts in addition to professional organization’s ethics and standards of practice.
• Respect for and understanding of confidentiality, and an ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal and sensitive information.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records or similar information systems.
• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a clinical setting, utilize relevant research findings in daily nursing practice, identify barriers and facilitate solution development, and to work independently and within a team to prioritize work activities.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and engaging in continuous learning opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Ability to make evidence-based decisions, work across programs and services, and to work and communicate in a cooperative, respective manner with all staff.
• Knowledge of family therapy and group therapy is an asset.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• A minimum of three to five years of 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.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Conditions of Employment

• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search. 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 as physical ability to perform all interventions.
• Valid drivers license and vehicle as travel is required for this position.

Your Well-Being Matters

At CASA, we know a career in mental health is more than just a job, it’s a 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 $750 per 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.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families across Alberta? Apply today.

Please quote the following competition number in your application materials 25-228 #CASAMHN