Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Specialist

3 days ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our team in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of innovative practices in pediatric critical care.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner who possesses exceptional clinical skills, a strong commitment to family-centered care, and a passion for lifelong learning. You will work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to infants, children, and adolescents requiring critical care intervention.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose, and manage the clinical care of children requiring critical care
  • Develop, promote, and maintain an interdisciplinary collaboration in a multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Work in partnership with nurses and other disciplines to provide holistic patient/family-centered care and advance the practice of pediatric critical care nursing
  • Participate in planning and implementing change related to clinical, educational, and research issues
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Master's Degree in Nursing with Clinical Nurse Practitioner Certification
  • Current license (or eligible) to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Nova Scotia
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in Pediatric nursing, 3 of which must be in Pediatric Critical Care
  • Demonstrated clinical competence and experience in pediatric critical care nursing
About Us

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We provide tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. Our team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia is dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and advancing the field of pediatric critical care.

We recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace and welcome applications from candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+.



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