Job Description

Company : IWK Health
Req ID: 212663
Department/Program: IWK Central Referral Office, Children's Surgical, Emergency and Rehabilitation
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Start Date:
Union Status: NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $40.5534 - $51.7412 /hour
Closing Date: (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 . 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 , and enjoy access to enhanced 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
The Intake Nurse is responsible for facilitation of intake for Central Referral office services within IWK Health. This includes the utilization of appropriate screening tools, risk assessment, clinical triage and disposition, consultation, advice and information sharing. This individual also facilitates referral support into and out of Children's Health Program (CHP). The Intake Nurse demonstrates competencies in clinical leadership, guidance, and support, to determine the overall direction of care and initial coordination of services based on identified person-centered needs. The intake nurse demonstrates an understanding of the various scopes of practice and scope of employment of the CHP team to ensure the appropriate service is being provided by the most appropriate provider, given the patient's context. The Intake Nurse demonstrates proficient knowledge, skills, and ability needed to provide competently, evidenced-based care/service. The Intake Nurse contributes to the efficient and effective functioning of the service/unit. Accept responsibility for maintaining and continually enhancing competencies through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research, and continuous quality activities.
Hours of Work
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required (candidates with commensurate experience and education will be considered).
• Registered, or eligible to be registered, with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) required.
• 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
• Minimum three years of relevant clinical experience required
• Working knowledge of the programs and services within the Children's Health program
• Ability to work with minimal supervision on a consultative basis
• Evidence of effective interpersonal and communication skills in varied contexts
• Demonstrated initiative and innovative problem solving
• Application of evidence-based practice
• Computer skills including Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and computer documentation systems
• Competencies in other languages 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.
If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

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