Registered Nurse, WNHP Resource Pool
Top Benefits
About the role
The Opportunity
Reporting to the program Manager, the Resource Nurse is responsible and accountable for the application of current theory and research in the delivery of family-centred patient care consistent with the philosophy, objectives, vision and mission of IWK Health. The RN’s in the nursing resource pool will support four inpatient units: the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the Prenatal Special Care Unit (PSCU), the Family Newborn Care Unit (FNCU) and the Birth Unit.
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 IWK Health.
Hours of Work
11.25 hours rotating shifts (0700-1900 and 1900-0700). Monday to Friday, weekends, days and nights.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required (candidates with equivalent experience and education will be considered).
- Licensed, or eligible for licensure, by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) required.
- Minimum two (2) years' experience (within the last five (5) years) in Maternal Newborn or Neonatal Nursing preferred.
- Critical care nursing experience an asset.
- 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.
- Preference will be given to candidates with NRP and IBCLC Certification.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have Fetal Health Surveillance course.
- Completion of Bereavement Course, or willingness to obtain, preferred.
- 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.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Registered Nurse, WNHP Resource Pool
Top Benefits
About the role
The Opportunity
Reporting to the program Manager, the Resource Nurse is responsible and accountable for the application of current theory and research in the delivery of family-centred patient care consistent with the philosophy, objectives, vision and mission of IWK Health. The RN’s in the nursing resource pool will support four inpatient units: the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the Prenatal Special Care Unit (PSCU), the Family Newborn Care Unit (FNCU) and the Birth Unit.
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 IWK Health.
Hours of Work
11.25 hours rotating shifts (0700-1900 and 1900-0700). Monday to Friday, weekends, days and nights.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required (candidates with equivalent experience and education will be considered).
- Licensed, or eligible for licensure, by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) required.
- Minimum two (2) years' experience (within the last five (5) years) in Maternal Newborn or Neonatal Nursing preferred.
- Critical care nursing experience an asset.
- 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.
- Preference will be given to candidates with NRP and IBCLC Certification.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have Fetal Health Surveillance course.
- Completion of Bereavement Course, or willingness to obtain, preferred.
- 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.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations