Mental Health Nurse

CASA Mental Health; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Wellness days

Learning opportunities

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

CASA Mental Health is seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse (RN/RPN) for the CASA Classrooms program in Red Deer, Alberta, delivering school-based pediatric mental health care. The role covers nursing assessments, medication management, teaching, and collaboration with families and partners in education and health.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of privacy acts, EMR use, and a commitment to evidence-based practice within a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years pediatric ambulatory care experience including mental health.
• Must be a member in good standing with Alberta nursing college and maintain TCI certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments (physical, psychosocial, mental status) to identify concerns and risks.
• Coordinate care plans, medication administration and teaching.
• Provide information to support patient understanding of conditions and management.
• Participate in program and clinical team meetings.
• Provide medication teaching and assist with individual or group therapy.
• Accurately document findings in health records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Family therapy

Privacy compliance

Electronic records

Research in practice

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

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

About the Program or Service

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 to $53.03 per hour

Vacation: Paid Per Pay Period

Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day

Primary location: Red Deer

Secondary location(s): Innisfail and Rocky Mountain House

Union: In-scope

Classification: Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse

FTE: 1.0

Status: Temporary until October 2027

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.
• Participate regularly and constructively in program and clinical team meetings.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.

What We Offer:

• Employer-paid health and dental benefits, including $750 per paramedical practitioner and $2,000 annually in mental health services.
• Five paid wellness days plus a holiday break in December to spend time with loved ones.
• 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.

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 [e-mail]

Closing Date: Nov 11, 2026