Newborn Care LPN — 12-Month Temp, Halifax

Nova Scotia Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

IWK Health in Halifax, NS is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a temporary hourly, full-time long-assignment (12 months) to join the Family Newborn Care Unit, Women’s & Newborn Health. Start date 01/04/2027.

Reporting to the Manager, the LPN provides care in collaboration with RN/physician in an interdisciplinary team, delivering focused care to families. Shifts are 11.25 hours; unionized, with 12-month duration.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Practical Nurse Diploma Program; 2 year diploma preferred.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the provincial regulator.
• Pharmacology and health assessment courses completed.
• Recent clinical experience including medication administration and health assessments.
• BLS within last 12 months or renewal completed.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and accept direction.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical judgment and problem solving.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Initiative, time management and organizational skills.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RN/physician and interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs.
• Assess patients and help develop the nursing care plan.
• Provide care and administer medications as prescribed.
• Support the team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Professional development

French language skills

Education

Practical Nurse Diploma

LPN licensure eligibility

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support)

Job description

IWK Health in Halifax, NS is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a temporary hourly, full-time long-assignment (12 months) to join the Family Newborn Care Unit, Women’s & Newborn Health. Start date 01/04/2027.

Reporting to the Manager, the LPN provides care in collaboration with RN/physician in an interdisciplinary team, delivering focused care to families. Shifts are 11.25 hours; unionized, with 12-month duration.