IWK Health is a renowned academic health center in Halifax, dedicated to patient-centered care, research, and education for women, children, and families across Atlantic Canada.
Halifax Regional Municipality & Waterville, Nova Scotia
IWK Health is an internationally recognized academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia dedicated to the highest standards of patient and family-centred care, research and education. The IWK is an integral part of the region’s communities, caring for a population of two million women, children, youth and families across Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, and providing sub-specialty care to residents of Newfoundland & Labrador. As one of two provincial health authorities in Nova Scotia, the IWK is shaping, cultivating and stewarding the health agenda for families and has charted an ambitious course to world-class outcomes. MISSION: To passionately pursue a healthy future for women, children, youth and families VALUES: Safe, Compassionate Care through Leadership, Innovation, Integrity, and Partnerships
On-site · Bridgewater
The Medical Laboratory Assistant supports laboratory operations by performing pre and post-analytical tasks such as specimen procurement, processing, and data entry. They also manage laboratory supplies, maintain equipment, and ensure strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols.
On-site
The physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with physical impairments or functional limitations using various therapeutic techniques. They also collaborate with clinical teams, supervise students and assistants, and provide education to patients and their families.
On-site · Halifax
The Health Care Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, crisis counselling, and discharge planning to clients and families within the emergency department. They also engage in advocacy, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support optimal patient functioning.
On-site · New Glasgow
The physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with physical impairments or functional limitations using various therapeutic techniques. They also educate patients and caregivers while supervising physiotherapy students and assistants within a clinical team.
On-site
The Occupational Therapist facilitates, restores, and maintains patient function in self-care, productivity, and leisure through assessment and individualized treatment plans. They work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team across hospital and community settings while providing education to clients and caregivers.
Hybrid · Halifax
The Clinical Nurse Specialist provides expert leadership and mentorship to the interprofessional team to advance nursing practice within the Women's and Newborn Health Program. They act as a change agent to promote evidence-based, patient-centered care and improve quality and safety outcomes for vulnerable families.
On-site · Springhill
The physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in a tertiary care setting to address impairments, pain, and functional limitations. They also supervise physiotherapy students and assistants while collaborating with a clinical team to achieve patient management goals.
On-site · Lunenburg
The social worker will provide clinical services including screening, assessment, counselling, and treatment planning within a multi-disciplinary team. They are responsible for case management, crisis intervention, and ensuring the continuity of care for individuals with mental health and addiction concerns.
On-site · Halifax
The Registered Nurse provides holistic, evidence-based care to high-risk antenatal and post-operative adult surgery patients within an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for nursing assessment, care planning, and patient education to promote health and support recovery.
On-site
The Clinical Dietitian provides nutrition care, disease management, and patient education as part of an interdisciplinary health team. They are responsible for developing and implementing patient-centered care plans to optimize clinical outcomes and promote health.
On-site · Middleton
The Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with functional limitations or disabilities across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. They are also responsible for educating patients and caregivers while supervising physiotherapy students and assistants.
On-site · Halifax
The Medical Laboratory Assistant performs essential laboratory functions including venous and capillary blood collections and specimen processing. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment, sterilizing work areas, and managing order entry within the Meditech system.
On-site · Bridgewater
The Primary Care Paramedic supports physicians and nurses in the delivery of high-quality patient care within the emergency department. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing clinical procedures such as IV therapy and blood collection, and providing emergency life support.
On-site · Bridgewater
The Medical Laboratory Assistant supports pathology and laboratory medicine by performing pre and post-analytical testing functions such as specimen procurement, processing, and data entry. They are also responsible for maintaining laboratory supplies, ensuring accurate specimen handling, and providing professional customer service.
On-site · Bridgewater
The Medical Laboratory Assistant supports pathology and laboratory medicine by performing pre and post-analytical testing functions, including specimen procurement, processing, and data entry. They are also responsible for maintaining laboratory supplies, ensuring accurate patient identification, and adhering to strict safety and infection control protocols.
On-site · Liverpool
The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical knowledge to support the translation of evidence into practice. They provide consultation and support to interprofessional teams to advance standards of care and optimize patient outcomes.
On-site · Sydney
The Occupational Therapist works with clients and families to restore and maintain optimal function in self-care, productivity, and leisure. They provide assessment, treatment, and follow-up across hospital and community settings while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
On-site · Bridgewater
The Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with impairments, pain, or functional limitations across various clinical settings. They are also responsible for educating patients and supervising physiotherapy students and assistants.
On-site · Halifax
The Registered Nurse provides holistic, evidence-based care as part of an interdisciplinary team within the gynecology operating room. They are responsible for nursing assessment, care planning, and coordinating patient needs throughout all stages of health and illness.
On-site · Liverpool
The physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with physical impairments, pain, or functional limitations across various clinical settings. They are also responsible for educating patients and families while supervising physiotherapy students and assistants.