Pediatric Mental Health Nurse Edmonton

5 days ago

Edmonton AB, Edmonton Census Division, AB; Alberta, Canada CASA Mental Health Full-time

Support pediatric mental health care in Edmonton as a Mental Health Nurse with CASA Mental Health, using assessment and therapeutic skills. This casual, multi-site RN/RPN position serves children, youth, and families.

Reporting to the Program Manager, you will work within an interdisciplinary team delivering holistic, evidence-informed care. The work includes nursing assessment, care planning, medication administration, teaching, telephone follow-up, health promotion, and therapeutic interventions. You will practice according to professional nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete physical, psychosocial, and mental status assessments
  • Reconcile medications and monitor physiological parameters and side effects
  • Establish goals and provide nursing interventions
  • Evaluate and modify care plans with patients and care teams
  • Document findings and provide medication teaching

Requirements:

  • Minimum one year recent pediatric ambulatory care experience
  • Experience caring for children with mental health problems
  • Good standing with CRNA or CRPNA
  • Maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Bring pediatric assessment, psychotropic medication knowledge, and compassionate nursing practice to CASA Mental Health’s Edmonton services.

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