Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Registered Nurse provides holistic, evidence-based care to high-risk antenatal and post-operative adult surgery patients within an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for nursing assessment, care planning, patient education, and coordinating care throughout all stages of health and illness.
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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 recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes.
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.
We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people.
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.
Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than 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, 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 Prenatal Care and Inpatient Adult Surgery, the Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of an interdisciplinary care team, providing holistic, comprehensive evidenced based care to meet the needs of individuals, families and/or communities.
The RN will be expected to care for both populations found on the unit; high risk antenatal & post-operative Adult Surgery (breast health and gynecology).
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 professional relationships with other nurses and health team members to support the work of a strong inter-professional 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.
The RN contributes 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 Work 11.25-hour shifts; Monday to Friday, Weekends, Holidays; 7:00 am - 7:00 pm or 7:00 pm to 7:00 am.Your Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required (candidates with equivalent experience and education may be considered).
Licensed or eligible for licensure by the provincial regulator is required.
Current successful completion of CPR Level-C Healthcare Provider within the last 12 months required Experience in Obstetrical Nursing preferred.
Recent nursing experience in medical-surgical acute care preferred.
Successful candidates are expected to cross train to all populations within six months of hire.
Experience with grief counseling and caring for families with perinatal loss preferred.
Current successful completion of NRP required within the first three months of hire.
Family Centered care experience with perinatal populations an asset.
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.
If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Nova Scotia. Successful completion of CPR Level-C is required, with preference given to those with experience in obstetrical and medical-surgical acute care.
Market context
Nursing support roles in Nova Scotia are often in steady demand because care settings need reliable coverage across shifts and locations. These roles are competitive when employers look for a Canadian PSW, DSW, or Health Care Aid certificate, or a nursing student or graduate, plus current Vulnerable Sector Police check, BLS/CPR, and up-to-date vaccinations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your documents and certifications before applying.