Sr. Nursing Practice Lead (2026-1195)
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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.
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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 Professional PCN: 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.
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).
•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.
•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.
•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)).
•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 .
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- What is the highest level of education that you have?
- Do you have a valid CARNA license?
- Do you have current/ Active Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)?
- Do you have direct Mental Health experience?
- What is your current immigration or work authorization status in Canada?
- Are you currently employed at Carewest?
- Have you previously been an employee of Carewest?
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