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# Sr. Nursing Practice Lead (2026-1195) at Carewest Innovative Healthcare

- **Company:** Carewest Innovative Healthcare
- **Location:** Calgary, Canada
- **Employment:** temporary
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-23
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/carewest/cb017301-f56b-48c2-94ce-83d829ac424d

## Job description

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.

Help us make a difference and connect with us today!

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.

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). •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. •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.

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)).

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 carewest.ca.

## About Carewest Innovative Healthcare

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Carewest Innovative Healthcare is a non-profit public healthcare provider based in Calgary, Alberta, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, recovery services, and community programs for seniors and adults of all ages.
- **Entity Type**: Public non-profit (wholly-owned subsidiary of Assisted Living Alberta; no equity funding or ticker)
- **Headquarters**: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- **Founded**: 1961
- **Founders**: Not applicable (established as a public health authory)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Healthcare services – continuing care, rehabilitation, and community health
- Target customers: Patients and residents across the lifespan (seniors, adults with complex needs, mental health, rehabilitation clients); B2C (individuals) and B2G (funded by Alberta Health Services)
- Mission: To provide excellent, person-centered care that promotes choice, independence, and quality of life in a safe and compassionate environment.

## Products & Services
- **[Long-Term Care Services]**: 24/7 nursing care and support for residents at 14 sites across Calgary. Type: Healthcare service.
- **[Rehabilitation & Recovery Services]**: In-patient and out-patient programs including musculoskeletal, geriatric mental health, and complex continuing care. Type: Healthcare service.
- **[Community & Day Programs]**: Day hospitals, social/leisure activities, and support for seniors living at home. Type: Community service.
- **[Complex Mental Health Care]**: Specialized units for adults with complex behaviours and mental health conditions, including a harm reducton program. Type: Healthcare service.
- **[Operatonal Stress Injry Clinic]**: Support for veterans and first responders affected by occupational stress injuries (locations in Calgary and Red Deer). Type: Outpatient clinical service.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (non-profit public provider)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue $100M–$500M (LinkedIn estimate); employs ~2,600–3,000 staff (company website & Linkedin)
- **Notble Investors/Partners**: Publicly funded through Alberta Health Services; parent organization Assisted Living Alberta
- **Growth Signals**: +8.8% headcount growth year-over-year (LinkedIn); new Bridgeland Riverside Continuing Care Centre in development; expanding community-based programs

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated continuum of care** – from long-term care to rehabilitation to community day programs, all under one system.
- **Not-for-profit status** ensures reinvestment in patient care and staff support rather than shareholder returns.
- **Deep local presence** – 14 facilitys across Calgary, over 950 long-term care residents and 350 rehabilitation beds served annually.
- **Recognized top employer** – named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for work/life balance, benefits, and team environment.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion of continuing care capacity** with new builds (e.g., Bridgeland Riverside Centre).
- **Enhance of specialized mental health and harm reducton services** (Complex Mental Health/Harm Reducton Program).
- **Investent in workforce** – continuing education, committee partipation, and employee well-being initiatives.
- **Adoption of technology in care delivery** (AI in hiring processes, digital scheduling – implied by Lever careers portal use).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: emphasis on caring, relationships, exellence, accountability, and teamork. Staff are encouraged to bring heart to work.
- **Work Environment**: All roles are on-site (in-person care delivery). Shifts include full-time, part-time, and casual positions.
- **Benefits**: Competitive wages, medical/dental coverage for regular part-time (30+ hours bi-weekly) and full-time staff.
- **Professional Development**: Internal training, educational opportunites, committee involvement, and growth across disciplines. Notable per: “We hire for attitude and heart as much as skill.”
- **Recognition**: Alberta’s Top Employer – highlights strong work/life balance and collaborative environment.
- **Volunteer Opportunites**: ~500 volunteers contribute 10,000+ hours annually, integrated into care teams.

## Sources
1. [carewest.ca – Our History](https://carewest.ca/our-history/)
2. [carewest.ca – Working at Carewest](https://carewest.ca/working-at-carewest/)
3. [carewest.ca – Careers](https://carewest.ca/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/carewest-innovative-health-care](https://linkedin.com/company/carewest-innovative-health-care)
5. [jobs.lever.co/carewest – Current openings](https://jobs.lever.co/carewest)

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