Clinical Leader Operations, Integrated Day Treatment

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

IWK Health in Halifax is seeking a Clinical Leader Operations for the Integrated Day Treatment unit within Mental Health & Addictions. You will support efficient operation, help plan and direct clinical care, and model professional nursing practice in a collaborative environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Nursing, current Nova Scotia licensure, CPR/BLS, and leadership experience. Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm, with a union nursing bargaining unit context; compensation is hourly in the

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with leadership experience and relevant clinical background.
• Current NSNMR licensure or eligibility required.
• CPR/BLS within last 12 months and non-violent crisis intervention certification.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and directing clinical care to enhance patient outcomes.
• Model professional nursing practice and foster a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Clinical Leader Operations, Integrated Day Treatment

Req ID: 226530
Department/Program: Integrated Day Treatment , Mental Health And Addictions
Location:Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Start Date:October 2026
Union Status:NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $42.6131 - $54.0593 /hour
Closing Date: October 12, 2026 (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 the Integrated Day Treament, Mental Health & Addictions, the Clinical Leader Operations supports the efficient and effective operation of the unit/service by assisting with the planning, organization, and directing of clinical care consistent with the philosophy, objectives and vision of the Mental Health & Addictions Program and the IWK Health Centre. The Clinical Leader Operations role models professional nursing practice, fosters the development of an environment in which the desired outcome of all activities is the enhancement of patient care while demonstrating strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:00 pm), Flexibility regarding schedule.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required (candidates with commensurate experience and education will be considered).
• Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulatory Nurses (NSNMR) required
• Minimum Five (5) years relevant clinical nursing experience required.
• Current successful completion of CPR Level-C Healthcare Provider or BLS course within the last 12 months required.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification required
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) model.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and practice required.
• Sound understanding of, and commitment to family centred care required.
• Demonstrated time management, communication (verbal and written), organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• CNA Certification in Mental Health Nursing an asset
• Post Graduate Program/Course is Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing an asset.
• Completed continuing education in leadership or team training an asset .
• Demonstrated leadership, delegation and problem-solving skills involving innovation/creativity in solution development .
• Adaptable and flexible in responding to changes in patient/family and unit/service needs.
• Demonstrated competencies in the promotion of teamwork/teambuilding through consultation and collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Competency in other languages considered 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.

I f you are an employee ofIWK Health , please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

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