Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Company : IWK Health Req ID: 228605 Department/Program: Reproductive Mental Health Social Work , Mental Health And Addictions Location: Halifax Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment ( 80% FTE) for 1 year x 1 position(s) Start Date: November 2026 Union Status: NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining Unit Compensation: $40.5534 - $51.7412 /hour Closing Date : November 01, 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 Clinical Manager, Reproductive Mental Health, the RN works closely with the other members of the Reproductive Mental Health staff to provide nursing care that is integrated and compatible with the clinic’s patient-focused goals and objectives. The RN is responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient and family centered patient care consistent with the philosophy, objectives, vision and mission of the IWK Health Centre. The Staff Nurse’s focus will primarily involve an ambulatory care population, but the provision of care in inpatient/acute care settings may also be required. The RN role includes case coordination, transition support, telephone facilitated care, psycho-education, medication management and monitoring, assessment & intervention. The nurse’s role will encompass physical/mental health assessment at different points of care including referral, intake, treatment and consultation. The nurse will liaise with and engage in capacity building through the provision of education and consultation services to others across the continuum of care. The RN practices according to the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, the Nova Scotia College of Nursing Standards of Nursing Practice, specialty standards as applicable and the policies and procedures of the IWK. Hours of Work 7.5 hour shifts, Monday to Friday, 0830-1630, with some evenings. Flexibility is required Your Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required (candidates with commensurate experience and education will be considered). Licensed or eligible for licensure by the provincial regulator is required Minimum two (2) years experience in mental health required, with preference given to individuals with clinical experience in adult mental health. Three years of experience is preferred. Clinical experience in Mental Health nursing, involving physical assessment, treatment and consultation regarding adults with mental health disorders. CNA Certification in Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing preferred. Completion of the RNPDC Program in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing preferred. Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support (BLS) Program within the last 12 months or completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate required. Demonstrated experienced in successfully developing, maintaining and closing therapeutic relationships. Demonstrated interdisciplinary teamwork, time management, prioritization, communication. (verbal and written), organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated experience in patient/family teaching required. Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills required. Experience with medical data collection, organization and descriptive statistics preferred. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team required. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to family centred care and evidence informed practice required. Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification. Knowledge of IWK mental health programs and community resources. 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 of IWK Health , please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.