Central Intake Nurse, Central Referral Office

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established health authority is seeking a dedicated Central Intake Nurse to join their team in Halifax. This role involves facilitating intake services, conducting clinical triage, and providing evidence-based care to children and families. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and have at least three years of relevant clinical experience. With a focus on mentorship and professional development, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a respected health sciences center. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; must be registered with NSCN.
• Minimum three years of relevant clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate intake for Central Referral office services within IWK Health.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership and support for person-centered care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Evidence-Based Practice

Clinical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Central Intake Nurse, Central Referral Office

Req ID: 197475
Department/Program: IWK Central Referral Office, Children's Surgical & Critical Care
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $40.5534 - $51.7412 /hour
Closing Date: February 23, 2025 (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.

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 proficient knowledge, skills, and ability needed to provide competent, evidence-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

1. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required (candidates with commensurate experience and education will be considered).
2. Registered, or eligible to be registered, with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) required.
3. 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.
4. Minimum three years of relevant clinical experience required.
5. Working knowledge of the programs and services within the Children’s Health program.
6. Ability to work with minimal supervision on a consultative basis.
7. Evidence of effective interpersonal and communication skills in varied contexts.
8. Demonstrated initiative and innovative problem solving.
9. Application of evidence-based practice.
10. Computer skills including Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and computer documentation systems.
11. 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.