Child Life Specialist - Women & Children's Health

Capital District Health Authority

Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Nova Scotia, Canada
Base: $34.80 - $44.39 hourly; bonus/equity: not sp...
On-site
Developmentally appropriate education
Emotional support for children
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services across the province

Job Summary

  • Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services across the province.
  • The Child Life Specialist supports children and families by reducing stress and promoting coping through education, play, and emotional support in diverse healthcare settings.
  • Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Matching Summary

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services across the province.

Salary

Base: $34.80 - $44.39 Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, pension plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Developmentally appropriate education
  • Emotional support for children
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Non-medical procedure preparation
  • Behavior management skills

Nice-to-have

  • Competencies in French language
  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Initiative and decision-making abilities
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in any field
  • 10 college level courses in child life or related subject
  • Certification or supervised child life internship experience
  • Current Child Life Council certification preferred
  • Obtain child life certification within one year
  • Approximately 600 hours clinical internship experience
  • Demonstrated competence in child life practice areas

Work Rights

Not specified

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