Company : IWK Health Req ID: Department/Program: PICU , Children''s Medical Care Location: Halifax Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( % FTE) x 1 position(s) Start Date: ASAP Union Status: NSNU Nursing , Nursing Bargaining Unit Compensation: $ 59. - $ 71. /hour Closing Date: Open Until Filled (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time) IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region.

We have a team of approximately employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across .

People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities.

We recognize each others talent and celebrate our successes.

We collaborate in contemporary facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our , and enjoy access to enhanced and wellness programs.

We are proud to support our patients, families, and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care is important to us.

We are located in Mikmaki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq people.

Working in Mikmaki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization.

There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over years.

We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country.

Nova Scotia has the highest proportion of transgender and non-binary people of any other province or territory in the country.

We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases, and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face.

We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer.





We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity Reporting to the Manager of Pediatric Critical Care, the PICU Nurse Practitioner (NP) will function in an advanced practice role including the role components of clinician, educator, consultant, and researcher.

The Nurse Practitioners (NP) practice is based on in-depth knowledge of nursing and other sciences with emphasis on health assessment, diagnosis, and management of illness.

The focus of the NPs practice will primarily be on providing clinical services to manage the health and needs of infants, children, and adolescents requiring critical care intervention and follow-up.

The NP works collaboratively with other health professionals to provide safe, competent, and ethical nursing and inter-professional care.

The PICU Nurse Practitioner will have responsibilities that include: Utilizing and demonstrating advanced knowledge and decision-making skills to conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose, and manage the clinical care of children requiring critical care.

Function within an approved scope of practice.

Developing, promoting, and maintaining interdisciplinary collaboration in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Working in partnership with nurses and other disciplines to provide holistic patient/family-centered care and advance the practice of pediatric critical care nursing.

Participating in planning and implementing change related to clinical, educational, and research issues.





Participating in policy and procedure development related to pediatric critical care.

Providing leadership and modeling of behavior related to nursing practice issues, through the role components of clinician, educator, consultant, and researcher.

Promoting communication among nursing and other health disciplines in the care of the patient and family in the IWK Health Centre and in the community.

Dedication to continuing learning for self and team.

Specialized Pediatric Outreach Team member.

Cardiac Arrest Team member. PICU specific: Focusing on 24/7 PICU coverage by an NP/CA.

Hours of Work Rotating shifts, 24/7 coverage Your Qualifications Successful completion of a Masters Degree in Nursing with Clinical Nurse Practitioner Certification.

Current license (or eligible) to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Nova Scotia (as per the Nova Scotia College of Nursing).

Current successful completion of CPR Level-C Healthcare Provider within the last 12 months required.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Pediatric nursing required, 3 of which must be in Pediatric Critical Care.

Demonstrated clinical competence and experience in pediatric critical care nursing required. PALS certification is considered an asset and will be required to be obtained within 6-18 months of the position.

Critical Care certification CNCC (C), CNCC (P) is an asset and will be required to be obtained within 1-2 years of the position.

Recognized Critical Care courses (CCNP, Neonatal) as an asset.

Membership in skilled associations is an asset.

Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based practice and utilization of research in practice.

Demonstrated sound judgment, independent decision-making, and leadership skills required.

Demonstrated competence in interpersonal relations, problem-solving, communication, negotiation, assertiveness, and innovation.

Demonstrated ability to work and practice autonomously.

Demonstrated ability to adapt to constantly changing, unpredictable situations.

Commitment to family-centered care.

Commitment to patient safety and continuous quality improvement.

Competencies in other languages are an asset.

📌 Nurse Practitioner, PICU (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality