Job Information

Job Title: Nurse

Job Requisition ID: 75755

Ministry: Children and Family Services - Provincial Campus Based Care

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 38.75 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: 1 Temporary and 1 Wage position available

Scope: Open

Closing Date: October 20, 2025

Classification: Medical and Health 2 / (064MHB)

Salary: $3,076.28 to $3,913.51 bi-weekly ($80,290 to $102,142 / year); $39.69 to $50.50 hourly

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

A successful society is defined by its people and the opportunities available for them to participate fully and actively in all aspects of life and or their families. The Ministry of Children and Family Services focuses on early intervention, child development and delivering supports and services to children, youth and families. It works to ensure that children in Alberta have the tools they need to thrive in healthy families and communities. You can be part of helping us make a difference!

To find out more about our work visit: https://www.alberta.ca/children-and-family-services.aspx.

Provincial Campus-based Care (PCBC) centres across the province offer 24/7 trauma-informed care and secure services for vulnerable youth (ages 12-17 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 12 – 17 with complex needs. This position functions as a supervisor of a unit with residential and support services.

In This Role You Will Be Responsible For

Responsible for ensuring effective service delivery by planning, implementation of nursing/health services
Participate in nursing assessments/interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatment and monitoring/documenting treatment progress
Coordinate and deliver staff training on medication administration and preventative health measures
Monitoring and creating an atmosphere for the youth based on trauma informed practice standards
Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings
Coordinating appropriate nursing and health supports such as labs, pharmacy, medical vendors and community resources.
Act 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, Therapists, Addictions Counsellors, Indigenous Specialists and all other leadership at Provincial Campus Based Care sites
Provide 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

Nursing Degree or diploma related to the position assignment and one (1) year of related experience. Must be a regulated member of the appropriate college as required by the Health Professions Act
Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing with CRNA

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

There is 1 Temporary and 1 Wage Nurse position available.

This competition may be used to fill other Nurse positions with Children and Family Services.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 38.75 hours per week for Temp position. Hours are based on availability for wage position.

Pre-employments

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

Academic credential 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.
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.
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
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.

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.

Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

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