Neurology Clinic/Team , Children's Surgical, Emergency and Rehabilitation Location: Halifax Permanent Hourly PT ( 50% FTE) x 1 position(s) Start Date: ASAP Union Status: NSNU Nursing , Nursing Bargaining Unit 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 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities.

We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values , and enjoy access to enhanced benefits 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.

Working in Mi’kma’ki 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 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities 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,



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.

Reporting to the Manager, Inpatient Surgical Care, Child Life Services and Neurology clinic, the Neurology Clinic Nurse is responsible and accountable for the application of current theory and research in the delivery of family centered patient care consistent with the philosophy, objectives, vision and mission of IWK Health.

The Staff

Nurse’s focus will be to provide care for children, youth and families primarily in the ambulatory clinic setting. The role also requires ongoing partnership, education and consultation with the school health nurses. Along with follow up of Neurology service patients on the inpatient units in collaboration with the inpatient interdisciplinary team is included within the role.

Working collaboratively and consultatively with patients, families, and members of the Interdisciplinary health care team to ensure coordinated, best practice care for infants, children, and youth with Neurological conditions. Ambulatory nursing experience considered an asset. Child/youth and family interviews, assessment, intervention and follow-up/evaluation as indicated on a direct, consultative or monitoring basis.

Coordinating appointments, case conferences or telehealth conferences for families as indicated. Telephone facilitated nursing care. Acting as a resource for families regarding support services available in the Maritimes.

Coordinating and collaborating in the development and implementation of transition process and care paths for the neurology patient population.



Support the EEG lab when patients needs required. 7.5hrs/shift, Monday-Friday Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required (candidates with commensurate experience and education will be considered). Registered, or eligible to be registered, with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator is required.

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. Minimum of three (3) years of current pediatric nursing experience is required;

experience completing child and family assessments is required. Ambulatory nursing experience is an asset. Demonstrated familiarity with support services available in the Maritimes for families of children with neurological conditions preferred.

Proven ability to be self-directed, organized and adaptable required. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Family Centered Care required. Previous ambulatory experience, particularly with children with neurological conditions, preferred.

Competency in other languages considered an asset; French preferred. 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.

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.

I f you are an employee ofIWK Health , please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

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