Clinical Nurse Specialist, Prenatal Care Team

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Company: IWK Health Req ID: Department/Program: Perinatal Centre, Women's & Newborn Health Location: IWK Main Campus / Richmond Yards (Multi‑Site) Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50% FTE) x 1 position(s) Start Date: ASAP Union Status: NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining Unit Compensation: $ – $ /hour Closing Date: December 1, 2025 (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. We promote an inclusive environment and welcome all individuals who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Person of Colour, Immigrant/Newcomer, Person with Disability, 2SLGBTQIA+ and are committed to equity and belonging. The Opportunity Reporting to the Managers of the Prenatal Care Team, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will join other CNS’s in the Women’s and Newborn Health Program as an expert registered nurse who promotes excellent care and advances nursing practice. Providing leadership in nursing and working collaboratively in an interprofessional team environment; Integrating the skills and knowledge of advanced practice nursing in a collaborative practice setting leading and mentoring team members in evidence‑based practice and quality improvement; Working in partnership with professional nurses and other health‑care professionals to provide holistic patient/family‑centred care; Advancing nursing practice through knowledge translation; Functioning as a change agent by challenging current practices and creating an environment of independence and autonomy. The successful candidate will also be eligible for joint appointment with the School of Nursing at Dalhousie University. Hours of Work Monday – Friday; 8‑hour shifts Your Qualifications Masters in Nursing required (Masters degree in progress may be considered) Currently registered, or eligible to be registered, with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing required Advanced theoretical knowledge and extensive clinical expertise in perinatal nursing required Minimum three years clinical experience in perinatal nursing required with five years preferred Certification in/or plans to obtain CNA Certification in Oncology and/or Nephrology considered an asset Demonstrated advanced theoretical knowledge in clinical practice, consultation, leadership, education, and research Demonstrated ability to analyze, translate and apply evidence within unique populations and programs of care required Demonstrated accomplishments as a nurse leader, facilitator, innovator, role model, advocate, coach and change agent Demonstrated advanced communication skills (verbal and written) required Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross‑cultural situations required Demonstrated commitment to the advancement of nursing practice Demonstrated experience implementing quality improvement and patient safety initiatives required Demonstrated ability to integrate creativity and innovation into the practice of nursing Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with interprofessional team colleagues, patients, families and community partners Demonstrated skills in leading and facilitating groups Ongoing commitment to continuing self‑development Competencies in other languages Current successful completion of CPR Level C Health Care Provider within the last 12 months required Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. We only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. Further information will be provided at interview. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionised positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr