Sr. Nursing Practice Lead (2026-1195)

Carewest Innovative Healthcare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Carewest in Calgary is seeking a Sr. Nursing Practice Lead- Mental Health to promote excellence in nursing through clinical care, systems leadership, and advancing nursing practice.

You will guide evidence-based guidelines and lead strategic initiatives across Carewest programs. In this role you will support complex client situations, lead clinical team consultation, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse education program.
• Master's in Nursing.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical guideline and protocol development and implementation.
• Support complex client situations and lead system change initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing practice improvements.
• Provide clinical leadership and engage with staff, physicians, patients and families.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Mental health expertise

Clinical guidance

Research/evaluation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adult learning

MS Office

Education

Registered Nurse education program

Master's in Nursing

Tools

Connect Care

MS Office Suite

Job description

Here’s your chance to be a part of our story! Carewest is one of Calgary’s leaders in exceptional care and we are looking for passionate helpers to join our team.

At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork guide how we provide care to those who need it the most.

With a strong focus on delivering quality care & safety to our residents & clients we strive to attract innovative thinkers looking for a rewarding career.

Help us make a difference and connect with us today!

Position Details

Position Status: Temporary Full Time Term Ends May 02, 2027 Location: Southport, Quality Assurance BW Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00 Shift: Days Shift Times: 0800-1615 Union: Non Union ProfessionalPCN: SPTQPSNPL05

Date Competition Closes: October 30, 2026

The Opportunity

Position Summary

The Sr. Nursing Practice Lead- Mental Health (NPL) promotes excellence in nursing with advanced
knowledge within - clinical care, systems leadership, and advancement of nursing practice, evaluation and research.

The NPL will support complex client situations and trends, leading clinical guideline and protocol development and implementation, and
identifying opportunities to increase nursing practice based on best evidence. They will lead clinical team consultation while
collaborating with appropriate stakeholders both internal and external to Carewest on system change, following through with
planning, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives

Program summary

This role works with all programs within Carewest including the Geriatric Mental Health program. This program is a short-stay
program for seniors who have primary psychiatric disorders who require assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to be able to
return to the community. This is a voluntary program for those who are struggling with mental health conditions and who need
more time for rehabilitation, improvement in their mental health and overall functioning.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse education program.
• Completion of a Masters in Nursing.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Experience

Required

• Minimum of 3-year fill time clinical experience in the last 5 years in acute care, long term care with mental health focus.
• Knowledge of the Alberta Mental Health Act (MHA), and direct mental health experience.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and build collaborative relationships with staff, physicians, patients and families, leaders, learners and external partners and facilitate group processes.
• Knowledge of health care organizations and current trends to provide a whole systems approach.
• Knowledge of wide range of research design methodologies.
• Knowledge of program evaluation approaches and outcomes measurements.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and understanding of nursing practice.
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize complex problems and seek solutions.
• Teaching skills in small and large group settings utilizing knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Computer literacy skills essential e.g. MS Office Suite, Connect Care.

Preferred

• Project management and change management knowledge and experience an asset.
• Demonstrated ability in planning, implementing and leading change from an evidence-based perspective.
• PROSCI Change Management certificate.
• Change management modules.
• Alberta Health Services Improvement Way (AIW) Green Belt certification.
• Specialty Canadian Nursing certification such as: Canadian Gerontological Nursing certificate (GPNC(C)), Canadian Medical-Surgical nursing certificate (CMSN(C)), Canadian Psychiatric and Mental Health (CPMHN(C)), Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOCC(C)).

About Carewest

We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.

We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.

Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours, is required.

Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca.