Registered Nurse, CIS

IWK Health Centre; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Halifax is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Children’s Intensive Service to provide specialized care for children under 13 with serious emotional and behavioral issues. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and relevant experience in psychiatric nursing. This position involves flexible shift work and requires strong communication and crisis intervention skills. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Registered or eligible to register with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing.
• Current BLS certification within the last 12 months.
• At least one year of psychiatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, comprehensive care to children with serious emotional and behavioral problems.
• Manage medications and prepare children and families for passes.
• Develop care plans and provide ongoing assessments.

Skills

Knowledge of mental health disorders

Effective communication

Ability to prioritize

Commitment to Family Centred Care

Knowledge of additional languages (French preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Registered or eligible to register with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing

Tools

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada BLS certification

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Company : IWK Health

Req ID : 202213

Department / Program : Children's Intensive Services-Overnight, Mental Health And Addictions

Location : Halifax

Type of Employment : Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date : August 2025

Union Status : NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining Unit

Compensation : $40.5534 - $51.7412 / hour

Closing Date : August 18, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health, a respected academic health sciences centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, provides tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families annually across the Atlantic region. With approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners, we focus on training, mentorship, and collaborative work in modern facilities or remotely. We are committed to promoting an anti-racist environment, respecting Indigenous territories, and supporting diverse communities. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve.

The Opportunity

The Children’s Intensive Service is a rehabilitative mental health inpatient setting for children under 13, typically staying about four months. Reporting to the Manager of CIS, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for applying current theory and research in children’s health and mental health care. The RN works as part of an interdisciplinary team, providing holistic, comprehensive care to children with serious emotional and behavioral problems. Responsibilities include medication management, preparing children and families for passes, ongoing assessments, care plan development, and clinical oversight. The RN may be reassigned within the Mental Health and Addictions Program and must be flexible with shift work to meet operational needs.

Hours of Work

Shift work.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
• Registered or eligible to register with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
• Current Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada BLS certification within the last 12 months
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and at least one year of psychiatric nursing experience
• Knowledge of Collaborative Problem Solving; Tier 1 Certification preferred
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification required; de-escalation experience preferred
• Commitment to Family Centred Care and training in Collaborative Problem Solving
• Ability to prioritize, manage time, communicate effectively, and work independently and in teams
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Knowledge of additional languages, especially French, is an asset

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. We will contact only selected applicants for interviews or testing. Accommodation requests are welcome during assessments. This is a unionized nursing position, with preference given to bargaining unit employees. Employment is contingent upon background checks and credential verification. Internal applicants should apply through the internal careers page to be flagged as internal.