The Clinical Nurse Specialist will serve as an expert practitioner promoting excellent care and advancing nursing practice within the Women's and Newborn Health Program
Job Summary
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will serve as an expert practitioner promoting excellent care and advancing nursing practice within the Women's and Newborn Health Program.
This role involves integrating advanced practice nursing skills to lead, mentor team members, and drive evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
IWK Health offers a collaborative environment with enhanced benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for training, mentorship, and joint academic appointments.
Matching Summary
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will serve as an expert practitioner promoting excellent care and advancing nursing practice within the Women's and Newborn Health Program.
Salary
Hourly: $47.4865 - $58.6442; Type: Permanent Part-time (50% FTE); Benefits: Enhanced benefits and wellness programs included
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Masters in Nursing degree required
Nova Scotia College of Nursing registration
Three years perinatal nursing experience
Evidence-based practice analysis skills
Quality improvement initiative implementation
Cross-cultural communication abilities
Nice-to-have
CNA Certification in Perinatal
Dalhousie University joint appointment eligibility
Additional language competencies
Anti-racist environment commitment
Innovation in nursing practice
Key Requirements
Master's degree in Nursing
Current Nova Scotia nursing registration
Minimum 3 years perinatal clinical experience
CPR Level C Health Care Provider certification
Demonstrated nurse leadership accomplishments
Work Rights
Must be eligible for Nova Scotia nursing registration