Clinical Leader Operations, Redevelopment, Pediatric Perioperative Services

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Department/Program: Pediatric Perioperative, Children's Surgical, Emergency and Rehabilitation 
Location: Halifax   
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) until 03/31/2027  x 1 position(s)
 Start Date: 02/22/2026
Union Status: NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $ $ /hour
Closing Date: Feb 1, 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.

We are seeking a Clinical Leader of Operations for the Pediatric Perioperative Services team to lead the advancement of health and health care for children, youth and families in the Maritimes in fulfilling the pediatric perioperative redevelopment project associated with the IWK Surgical Bundle. The Individual will lead the planning, design, and implementation of the redevelopment work from a clinical perspective.  Working in collaboration with the Pediatric Perioperative team, the Clinical Lead will work closely with the Project Manager, Facilities, Manager Perioperative Services and the clinical team to provide the development and implementation of plans; function as a strategic resource for the operational and clinical teams to ensure that an optimal structure, design and implementation of the change(s) is/are in place to achieve desired outcomes and benefits; implements mitigation/resolution strategies; liaises with key support areas and stakeholders to ensure operational and clinical outcomes are achieved; applies change management principles to develop engagement strategies and action plans to maximize likelihood of success; builds relationships with stakeholders such as physicians and surgeons to ensure input into clinical design and operational, processes and outcomes; assists in the development of project documentation (e.g. delivery plans, proposals, charters, work plans, communication plans, etc.) as required. 

Reporting to the Manager Perioperative Services, Children's Heath program, the clinical lead will work closely with interprofessional team members, physician leaders, and internal/external partners in the execution of a success redevelopment project. 

Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours bi-weekly

•    Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required (candidates with commensurate experience and education will be considered).

•    Registration with NSCN required

•    Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience working in a perioperative environment required

•    Minimum of three (3) years of pediatric experience required

•    Minimum of two (2) years in a leadership role required considered an asset 

•    Demonstrated success in building collaborative relationships and teams and leading health care operations

•    Demonstrates the ability to utilize a collaborative approach with team members and partners internal and external to IWK Health

•    Demonstrated ability to achieve results through collaboration and excellent project management skills

•    Demonstrates strong communication skills

•    Fosters a positive work environment where team members feel empowered, respected, and valued 

•    Competency in other languages an asset

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.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.