Job Description

Job Information
Job Title: Nurse
Job Requisition ID: 80943
Ministry: Children and Family Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 38.75 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open
Closing Date: April 8, 2026
Classification: Medical and Health 2 (064MHB)
Salary: $3,263.63 to $4,155.94 bi-weekly ($85,180 to $108,470 / year)

The Ministry of Children and Family Services works to foster a society in which families are safe and resilient, individuals have sustainable employment, vulnerable Albertans have the supports they require, and no one is left behind. Children and Family Services mission is to assist Albertans in creating the conditions for safe and supportive homes, communities, and workplaces so they have opportunities to realize their full potential. Its core business is to work collaboratively with community partners to deliver citizen-centered programs and services that improve quality of life for Albertans. The ministry deals with topics that vary widely and addresses many of the issues people face across their life span.

To learn more about our Ministry’s work, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/children-and-family-services

Provincial Campus-based Care (PCBC) centres across the province offer 24/7 trauma-informed care and secure services for vulnerable youth (ages 11-17 receiving child intervention services) and their families. PCBCs integrate best practices to help youth reach their potential and address emotional and behavioural therapeutic needs.

PCBC goal is for youth to return to a less intensive form of care, become independent or return to their families. PCBC encompasses several programs to support youth such as Indigenous/cultural supports, recreation therapy services, on-site schools, medical services, transition and connection services, addiction support, occupational therapy and access to facility dogs.

Role Responsibilities

We are hiring a Registered Nurse to work in a 24/7 Provincial Campus Based Care Centres. You will be responsible to provide nursing and residential support services for in-care youths ages 11 – 17 with complex needs.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring effective service delivery by planning and implementation of nursing/health services
• Participating in nursing assessments/interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatment and monitoring/documenting treatment progress
• Coordinating and delivering staff training on medication administration and preventative health measures
• Monitoring and creating an atmosphere for the youth based on trauma informed practice standards
• Participating in multi-disciplinary team meetings
• Coordinating appropriate nursing and health supports such as labs, pharmacy, medical vendors, contracted medical professionals and community resources.
• Acting as advocate to enhance the quality of life to youths residing at PCBC
• Liaising with parents, guardians, Child Intervention Practitioners and other service providers
• Collaborating with Child Intervention Practitioner, Child and Youth Care Counsellors, Psychologists, Addictions Counsellors, Indigenous Practice Specialists and all other leadership at Provincial Campus Based Care sites
• Providing on-call after hours medical consultation to the staff on a rotational basis

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans.

We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf

• Drive for Results Identifies ways to exceed performance expectatons. Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities to deliver outcomes consistent with Government direction departmental objectives, and public expectations. Factors in the complexity of issues, and strategically aligns decisions and plans based on values, outcomes, and broader organizational needs.
• Agility Anticipates changing encironmental demands and changes behavior accordingly. Remains calm and composted even in difficult or stressful situations. Is open to new or diverse ideas, and doing things in a new way. Works creatively within policies and proceddures to proactively meet goals.
• Systems Thinking Takes long term view towards organizaitons objectives and how to achieve them
• Develop Self and Others A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capacility of yourself and others
  
  

Qualifications

Degree in Nursing and registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) and in good standing plus one year of related experience.

Preference will be given to those who have:

• Experience working with and treating youth
• Mental Health treatment experience
• Experience with Addictions
• Crisis driven care and trauma informed practice
  
  

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Notes

Hours of Work Monday – Friday (1:00 PM – 9:15 PM)

Occasional Travel will be required to other campus as needed

Pre-employments Final candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including:

• Academic Credential Check
• CRNA Registration Check
• Intervention Record Check
• Proof of valid driver’s license and Driver’s Abstract
• Suitable security screening (Criminal Record check with vulnerable sector). A completed CRC with VS within 6 months at time of application is acceptable.
• Additional pre-employments may be required dependent on location: medical, drivers abstract.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Dana Polutnik at Dana.Polutnik@gov.ab.ca