Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care UnitReq ID:222036Department/Program:NICU, Women's & Newborn HealthLocation:HalifaxType of Employment:Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) ending August 31, 2027 x 5 position(s)Start Date:August 31, 2026Union Status:NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining UnitCompensation:$40.5534 - $51.7412 /hourClosing Date:June 8, 2026 (Applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)Reporting to the Manager, Neonatal Care Team, the Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of an interdisciplinary care team, providing holistic, comprehensive evidence‑based care to meet the needs of individuals, families, and/or communities. The RN provides leadership in nursing assessment, and the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient/family care for the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health, preventing illness, injury, and disability, or supporting a peaceful death. The RN provides care in collaboration with the patient and family, other nurses and health team members throughout all stages of health and complexities of illness. The RN builds skilled relationships with other nurses and health team members to support the work of a strong interprofessional team and provision of quality patient/family care. The RN ensures the goals and needs of the patients and families are prioritized and individualized, using nursing knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgment. The RN engages in independent, interdependent and dependent functions to provide healthcare focusing on comprehensive assessment, patient/family education, and coordination of care.The RN helps to build our reputation for excellence in the Maritime community and beyond.



They contribute to a sustainable health care system through formal and informal partnerships. The RN pursues excellence in care, teaching and research through a spirit of inquiry, discovery and innovation, leveraging our reputation and influence to advocate for health.The RN practices according to the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, the Nova Scotia College of Nursing Standards of Nursing Practice, specialty standards as applicable and the policies and procedures of the IWK.Hours of Work11.25 hours per shift; two days, two nights, five offYour QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Nursing required (candidates with equivalent experience and education may be considered).Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) required.Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support Level (BLS) Programme within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate, required.Neonatal Intensive Care nursing experience preferred.NRP and IBCLC Certification an asset.Competency in other languages considered an asset.This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - C$40.6 - C$51.7 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 IWK Health Centre
📍 Winnipeg