Company : IWK Health

Req ID:
Department/Program: Prenatal Spec Care & Fetal Assessment , Women's & Newborn Health
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT ( 90% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSNU Nursing , Nursing Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $ - $ /hour
Closing Date : October 16, 2026 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Prenatal Care Team and Adult Surgery Inpatient Care Unit, the Clinical Leader Development is a Registered Nurse who provides leadership in the professional/practice development of staff nurses on the Prenatal Care Team. As a clinical expert in prenatal care, the Clinical Leader Development will be a resource and mentor for nursing within the team. Promoting outcome-focused performance; the Clinical Leader Development will enhance communication and teamwork by implementing education strategies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Implementation of the education process, certification and re-certification of Shared Competencies; Facilitates and provides clinical development of all nursing staff with emphasis on new staff members; provides education sessions based on identified needs of the nursing team; develops and supports a clinical skills mentoring process with staff, with a peer approach to learning; develops and supports teaching skills and knowledge among all team members. In addition to the roles and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse, the Clinical Leader Development also has the following accountabilities:

- Facilitates ongoing orientation and learning.




- Demonstrates support and commitment to professional development.
- Demonstrates superior decision-making.
- Mentors team members through supporting, teaching, role modelling and coaching.
- Collaborates with the Managers in the performance review process for staff as outlined in the collective agreements.
- Identifies clinical issues requiring staff education and collaborates with the Managers, Clinical Leaders, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Professional Development Coordinators to address learning needs.
- Role Models and promotes protected practice.
- Acts as a clinical resource for staff inpatient/family care issues.

Hours of Work

Monday-Friday,

Your Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required (candidates with equivalent experience and education will be considered). Master’s Degree Preferred.
- Registered, or eligible to be registered, with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwife Regulator (NSNMR)
- Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support Level (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate, required.
- Recent (within the last 5 years) prenatal and post-surgical nursing experience required.
- Minimum of five (5)



years clinical experience, relevant to the practice area
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Certification required.
- IBCLC Preferred.
- Demonstrated skills in promoting learning and clinical development required
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills required, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated excellent mentoring, interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills required.
- Demonstrated facilitation and presentation skills required, as well as team building skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team required.
- Sound understanding of and commitment to family centered maternity care required.
- Competency in other languages considered an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

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.

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📌 Clinical Leader Development, Prenatal Care Team & Adult Surgery Inpatient Unit (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality