Registered Nurse

Job Description

Company : IWK Health Req ID: 171525 Department/Program: Plastic Surgery Clinic/Team, Children's Health Program Location: Halifax Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (40% FTE) x 1 position(s) Start Date: ASAP Union Status: NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining Unit Compensation: $39.7582 - $50.7267 /hour Closing Date : January 17, 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time) 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 Ambulatory Surgical Care, the Plastic Surgery Clinic Nurse is responsible and accountable for the application of current theory and research in the delivery of family-centred nursing care to children and their families in the Plastic Surgery clinic, consistent with the philosophy, vision, objectives and mission of the Health Centre. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supports the Plastic Surgery team during clinic. Clinic nurse preps clinic list; manages flow during clinic; places patients and families in clinic rooms; cleans rooms after each patient has been seen. Accurately assesses patient/family needs during clinic visits: and develops an individualized plan of care; and continuously evaluates the plan of care making revisions as necessary. Provides education to patients and families in preparation for surgical procedures; diagnostic procedures and treatment methods Performs diagnostic procedures. Supports the Plastic Surgery team as part of multidisciplinary team that provides care to children and families. Acts as a resource and liaisons with Plastic Surgery physicians, residents, learners and other health care providers for children within the Plastic Surgery department. Liaises with in-patient unit and families to ensure any questions or concerns are being addressed. Participates in team meetings. Participates in accreditation for Plastic Surgery. Facilitates decision-making by promoting collaboration and cooperation amongst team members. Participates in the development and maintenance of policies, protocols, standards and guidelines. Participates in, and promotes evidence based practice. In collaboration with other members of the team participates in identifying issues that have potential or actual impact on clinical Hours of Work Monday-Friday, 0800-1600hrs Your Qualifications Registered, or able to be registered, with NSCN, required. Current BCLS Certification, required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required (candidates with commensurate experience and education will be considered). Minimum two (2) years Ambulatory nursing experience, preferred. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and practice, required. Demonstrated strong communication (both verbal & written) and interpersonal skills, required. Demonstrated sound judgement, independent decision making and leadership skills., required. Proven sound knowledge of Family Centred Care, required. Competency in other languages considered an asset; French, our second official language, preferred. Computer Skills, 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. 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. 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 I f you are an employee of IWK Health , please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.