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 CASA House
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.
Job Details
Wage range: $40.28 to $53.03 per hour
Shift structure: Nine-hour night shifts
Primary location: CASA House
Union: In-scope
Classification: Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse
FTE: 1.0
Status: Permanent
The Mental Health Nurse will:
- Complete appropriate nursing assessments (physical and psychosocial) to identify mental health concerns and current risks. This includes:
- Incorporating objective laboratory and diagnostic findings, specialist reports and past history;
- Performing medication reconciliation;
- Monitoring physiological parameters; and
- Monitoring 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.
- Act as a resource and provide training to team members to assist in their professional development.
- Participate regularly and constructively in program and clinical team meetings.
- Identify service delivery improvements and suggest enhancements with the lens of evidence-informed practice and CASA strategic and operational plans.
- Regularly work with the team, Program Manager and Program Supervisors to gather information and implement any required improvements to clinical processes.
- At the direction of the Manager, work collaboratively with the research department to assist with development and use of performance indicators, critical appraisal of evaluation findings and knowledge transfer.
- Provide relevant medication teachings.
- Assist with individual or group therapy.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing is required. Bachelor’s degree in nursing or Psychiatric Nursing is preferred.
- Must be a member in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta.
- 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.
- Charge Nurse experience an asset.
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.
- Must maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) and be physically able to perform all interventions.
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 Knowledges Day.
- Recognition and community-building through employee appreciation events, team celebrations and opportunities to connect across CASA locations.
Apply today to start making a difference for Alberta’s children and families!
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 [email protected]
Closing Date: April 16, 2026
Please quote the following competition number in your application materials: 26-048
