PICU Nurse Practitioner: Pediatric Critical Care Lead

IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 123,690 - 149,669; Full time

Job summary

IWK Health in Halifax is seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) to lead advanced practice care for infants, children, and adolescents requiring critical care intervention. The NP will function as clinician, educator, consultant, and researcher, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based care.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Nursing with NP certification, Nova Scotia NP license, CPR Level-C, and at least 5 years in pediatric nursing (3 in

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing with Clinical Nurse Practitioner Certification.
• Current Nova Scotia NP license or eligibility.
• CPR Level-C Healthcare Provider within last 12 months.
• Minimum 5 years in pediatric nursing, 3 in pediatric critical care.
• PALS certification asset; CNCC (C) or CNCC (P) asset; obtain timelines as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage the clinical care of children requiring critical care.
• Work within an approved scope of practice.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Provide holistic patient/family-centered care and advance pediatric critical care nursing.
• Participate in planning, policy development, and research issues.

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing with Clinical Nurse Practitioner Certification

Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Nova Scotia

CPR Level-C Healthcare Provider within the last 12 months

PALS certification (asset)

CNCC (C) asset; CNCC (P) asset

Critical Care certifications (CCNP, Neonatal) asset

Job description

IWK Health in Halifax is seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) to lead advanced practice care for infants, children, and adolescents requiring critical care intervention. The NP will function as clinician, educator, consultant, and researcher, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based care.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Nursing with NP certification, Nova Scotia NP license, CPR Level-C, and at least 5 years in pediatric nursing (3 in