Pediatric Critical Care Clinical Assistant

3 days ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Clinical Assistant to join our Pediatric Critical Care team at IWK Health. As a Clinical Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing critical care to patients admitted with critical illness to our hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct patient care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) under the supervision of a Pediatric Intensivist.
  • Participate in PICU continuous quality improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality patient care.
  • Support PICU education and research activities to advance the field of pediatric critical care.

Requirements:

  • RCPSC Residency training (or equivalent) in General Pediatrics is preferred.
  • Successful completion of licensing exam for pediatrics.
  • Ability to obtain a Clinical Assistant License through CPSNS.
  • Demonstrated clinical competence and experience in the assessment of clinically deteriorating children.
  • Current PALS certification.
  • Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support Level (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate, required.

What We Offer:

  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A competitive compensation package.

About IWK Health:

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.

Why Join Us:

We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, diverse, and equitable. We welcome applications from individuals who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant. An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.



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