Registered Nurse – RN Multi-Unit (PMU/MSNU/6 Link)

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Department/Program: Pediatric Medical Unit , Children’s Health Program

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) until 01/24/2023 x 1 position(s)

Req ID: 128818

Union Status: NSNU Nursing , Nursing Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $ 35.2108 – $ 42.9366 /hour

Posting Date: March 02, 2022

Closing Date: March 07, 2022

Start Date: ASAP

IWK Health is an internationally recognized and respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million women, children, youth and families across the Atlantic region. IWK Health is committed to employment equity and the reduction of barriers to employment and career growth. We encourage all who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

Position Summary

Pediatric Medical Unit (PMU) & Inpatient Surgical Care (MSNU), Hematology/Oncology/Nephrology (6 Link) Children’s Health Program

Reporting to the Manager of PMU, the Registered Nurse functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team within the current model of care, and assumes full responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating direct patient care. The Registered Nurse through clinical knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgment will provide safe, holistic, competent, compassionate, and evidence-based care to patients and families on the three pediatric inpatient units. The RN practices according to the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, the Nova Scotia College of Nurses Standards of Nursing Practice, specialty standards as applicable and the policies and procedures of the IWK.

Upon completion of required orientation, the PMU/MSNU/6 Link Multi-Unit Registered Nurse will be assigned to work on all three inpatient units on a rotational basis. The RN will report primarily to the manager of PMU as their designated Home Unit but will have shared reporting to both the manager of MSNU as well as the manager of 6 Link.

Hours of Work

75 hours bi-weekly, 11.25 hour shifts; as per rotation schedule (0700-1900, 1900-0700)

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing, and currently registered or eligible to become registered with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
• Current successful completion of CPR Level C Health Care Provider within the last 12 months required
• Minimum of one (1) year of pediatric nursing experience preferred
• Experience in general medicine including: Respiratory, cardiac, hematology/oncology preferred.
• Experience in surgical populations preferred
• Excellent flexibility, collaboration and adjust to varying workloads required
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with families and other health care team members required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Family Centre Care required.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and colleagues
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills, including clinical judgment, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. We will only contact those applicants selected for interview/testing. Applicants we invite to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

Please note: our offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

Additionally, as per Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre’s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

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