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IWK Health is an internationally recognized academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, NS dedicated to the highest standards of patient and family-centred care, research and education. 
The IWK is an integral part of the region’s communities, caring for a population of two million women, children, youth and families across Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, and providing sub-specialty care to residents of Newfoundland & Labrador. 
As one of two provincial health authorities in Nova Scotia, the IWK is shaping, cultivating and stewarding the health agenda for families and has charted an ambitious course to world-class outcomes.
MISSION: To passionately pursue a healthy future for women, children, youth and families
VALUES: Safe, Compassionate Care through Leadership, Innovation, Integrity, and Partnerships

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IWK Health Centre

<h3><strong>Company: IWK Health</strong></h3><p><strong> Req ID: </strong>181198</p><p> <strong>Department/Program: </strong>6 Link Inpatient, Children's Medical Care</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Halifax</p><p><strong>Type of Employment: </strong>Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 2 position(s)</p><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p><strong>Union Status:</strong> NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining Unit</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $39.7582 <strong>- </strong>$50.7267 /hour</p><p><strong>Closing Date</strong>: 14 July 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)</p><p>WK 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.</p><p>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 proportion 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.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Manager of the Hematology/Oncology/Nephrology service, 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 professional 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. He/she contributes to a sustainable healthcare 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 College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia Standards of Nursing Practice, specialty standards as applicable, and the policies and procedures of the IWK.</p><p><strong>Hours of Work</strong></p><p>Monday – Friday and Weekends; 11.25 hour shifts; 0700-1900 &amp; 1900-0700</p><p><strong>Your Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Program</li><li>Licensed or eligible for licensure by the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia</li><li>1 year Pediatric experience required</li><li>Experience in Hematology/Oncology or Nephrology preferred</li><li>Hematology/Oncology or Nephrology certification or enrollment in the certification process preferred</li><li>PD dialysis and/or AHPON Chemotherapy Biotherapy Provider Status preferred</li><li>Current successful completion of CPR Level C Health Care Provider within the last 12 months required</li><li>Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team</li><li>Demonstrates critical thinking skills, including clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and strong decision-making ability</li><li>Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and colleagues</li><li>Competencies in other languages an asset</li></ul><p>Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.</p><p><strong><em>If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.</em></strong></p>

Company: IWK Health Req ID: 181198 Department/Program: 6 Link Inpatient, Children's Medical CareLocation: HalifaxType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 2 position(s)Start Date: ASAPUnion Status: NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining UnitCompensation: $39.7582 - $50.7267 /hourClosing Date: 14 July 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)WK 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 proportion 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 OpportunityReporting to the Manager of the Hematology/Oncology/Nephrology service, 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 professional 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. He/she contributes to a sustainable healthcare 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 College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia Standards of Nursing Practice, specialty standards as applicable, and the policies and procedures of the IWK.Hours of WorkMonday – Friday and Weekends; 11.25 hour shifts; 0700-1900 & 1900-0700Your QualificationsGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing ProgramLicensed or eligible for licensure by the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia1 year Pediatric experience requiredExperience in Hematology/Oncology or Nephrology preferredHematology/Oncology or Nephrology certification or enrollment in the certification process preferredPD dialysis and/or AHPON Chemotherapy Biotherapy Provider Status preferredCurrent successful completion of CPR Level C Health Care Provider within the last 12 months requiredAbility to work as a member of an interdisciplinary teamDemonstrates critical thinking skills, including clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and strong decision-making abilityDemonstrated strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and colleaguesCompetencies in other languages an assetThank 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.

Registered Nurse, 6 Link - IWK Health Centre

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 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Company</b><b>: IWK Health</b></h3>
 <p><b> Req ID: </b>181198<br> <b>Department/Program: </b>6 Link Inpatient, Children's Medical Care<br> <b>Location:</b> Halifax<br> <b>Type of Employment: </b>Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 2 position(s)<br> <b>Start Date:</b> ASAP<br> <b>Union Status:</b> NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining Unit<br> <b>Compensation:</b> $39.7582 <b>- </b>$50.7267 /hour<br> <b>Closing Date</b>: 14 July 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)</p>
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 <p><br> 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.</p>
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 <p><br> 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 proportion 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.</p>
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    <p> Reporting to the Manager of the Hematology/Oncology/Nephrology service, 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 professional 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. He/she contributes to a sustainable healthcare 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 College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia Standards of Nursing Practice, specialty standards as applicable, and the policies and procedures of the IWK.</p>
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    <p> Monday – Friday and Weekends; 11.25 hour shifts; 0700-1900 &amp; 1900-0700</p>
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     <li>Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Program</li>
     <li>Licensed or eligible for licensure by the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia</li>
     <li>1 year Pediatric experience required</li>
     <li>Experience in Hematology/Oncology or Nephrology preferred</li>
     <li>Hematology/Oncology or Nephrology certification or enrollment in the certification process preferred</li>
     <li>PD dialysis and/or AHPON Chemotherapy Biotherapy Provider Status preferred</li>
     <li>Current successful completion of CPR Level C Health Care Provider within the last 12 months required</li>
     <li>Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team</li>
     <li>Demonstrates critical thinking skills, including clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and strong decision-making ability</li>
     <li>Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and colleagues</li>
     <li>Competencies in other languages an asset</li>
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 <p> Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.</p>
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 <p>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.</p>
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 <p><br> 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.</p>
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 <p><br> An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.</p>
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 <p><b><i><br> I</i></b><b><i>f you are an employee of IWK Health</i></b><b><i>, please apply through the </i></b><b><i>internal careers page</i></b><b><i> to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.</i></b></p>
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Registered Nurse, 6 Link

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IWK Health Centre

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