Clinical Leader Operations, Secure Care Unit

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada IWK Health Full time

Clinical Leader Operations, Secure Care Unit Join to apply for the Clinical Leader Operations, Secure Care Unit role at IWK Health. Position Details Company: IWK Health Req ID: 213244 Department/Program: Secure Care Unit, Mental Health and Addictions Location: Waterville Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) Start Date: December 2025 Union Status: NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining Unit Compensation: $42.61 – $54.06/hr Closing Date: December 08, 2025 About IWK Health IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for a wide population. With approximately 4,000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners, we focus on training, mentorship, modern facilities, and enhanced benefits. Responsibilities Assist with planning, organising, and directing clinical care in Youth Forensic Services. Serve as liaison between Youth Forensic Services and other departments and external partners. Support preceptorship and learning opportunities for staff. Coordinate patient care assignments and workload for staff. Participate in recruitment and selection of team members when required. Identify and facilitate quality initiatives to improve care. Model professional nursing practice and demonstrate strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills. Act as a leader and resource in the Secure Care Unit and Nova Scotia Youth Facility. Hours of Work 7.5 hour shifts, primarily Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings, weekends, and travel required. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required. Registered or eligible to be registered with Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) required. Completion of Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support (BLS) within the last 12 months or BLS Renewal certificate required. Current NCI Certification required. Minimum five (5) years relevant clinical nursing experience required, including three (3) recent mental‑health and addictions experience. Minimum one (1) year leadership experience preferred. Clinical expertise in Mental Health and Addictions required. Certification in Mental Health and Addictions Nursing preferred. Expertise in problem‑solving, decision‑making, negotiation, and conflict resolution required. Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills required. Commitment to lifelong learning, professional development and practice required. Competency in other languages considered an asset. EEO & Diversity Statement We promote an anti‑racist environment and welcome applicants who identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova‑Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, or 2SLGBTQIA+ to help build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Application Procedure Click to apply as an internal applicant. Selected candidates will be contacted for interview/testing. We are a unionised position; existing IWK employees should apply through the internal careers page to be flagged as internal applicants. An offer is contingent upon satisfactory background checks and confirmation of credentials. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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