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 · Sydney
The Medical Laboratory Assistant supports laboratory operations by performing specimen procurement, processing, and data entry. They are also responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, managing supplies, and ensuring accurate patient identification and specimen handling.
On-site · Sydney
The Medical Laboratory Assistant supports pathology and laboratory medicine by performing pre and post-analytical tasks such as 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 · Halifax
The staff nurse conducts emergency mental health assessments, including mental status and risk factor evaluations, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. They also support triage in the emergency department and assist with patient referrals and care planning.
On-site · Halifax
The physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in an outpatient setting, focusing on pain management and functional improvement. They also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment programs and provide education to patients and caregivers.
On-site · Halifax
The physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in a tertiary care setting to address impairments and functional limitations. They also educate patients and caregivers while supervising physiotherapy students and assistants.
Hybrid · Halifax
The Health Services Lead is responsible for advancing primary health care priorities and supporting the day-to-day operations of collaborative family practice clinics. They work closely with interprofessional teams to manage operational requirements, performance standards, and quality improvement initiatives.
On-site · Halifax
The Nurse Educator is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering educational programming for nursing and interprofessional programs, including classroom, simulation, and online strategies. They provide leadership in competency-based education to support practice progression and learner-centered outcomes.
On-site
The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive clinical care, autonomously diagnosing patients and prescribing pharmaceuticals. They collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver holistic, person- and family-centered care across various community sites.
On-site
The Occupational Therapist facilitates, restores, and maintains patient function through assessment, treatment, and individualized care planning. They work collaboratively within interprofessional teams across hospital and community settings to provide high-quality rehabilitation services.
On-site · Halifax
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, troubleshooting equipment, and providing excellent customer service while adhering to strict safety and infection control protocols.
On-site · Kentville
The social worker will provide clinical services including screening, assessment, individual counseling, and crisis intervention within a multi-disciplinary inpatient psychiatry team. They are responsible for treatment planning, discharge planning, and case management while utilizing harm reduction and recovery-oriented models.
On-site · Dartmouth
The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive clinical care, acting as the most responsible healthcare provider to diagnose, prescribe, and perform procedures. They work autonomously and collaboratively to develop holistic care plans and ensure patient-centered outcomes within the healthcare team.
Hybrid · Halifax
The Research Nurse provides clinical and administrative support for the MIREC study, ensuring protocols are followed safely and ethically. Key duties include performing study-related procedures, educating participants, and maintaining accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
On-site · Halifax
The social worker provides time-limited, evidence-based psycho-social assessments and treatments to adults with Tier-3 mental disorders within a multi-disciplinary team. They ensure the integration of organizational principles, clinical care pathways, and interprofessional collaboration in all patient services.
On-site · Halifax
The Healthcare Social Worker provides diverse clinical interventions including psychosocial assessments, therapy, and crisis counseling to clients and their families. They also manage discharge planning, advocate for patient needs, and supervise students within an interdisciplinary team environment.
On-site · Truro
The Occupational Therapist facilitates and restores optimal patient function in self-care, productivity, and leisure through assessment and individualized treatment plans. They work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide support and education to clients, families, and caregivers across hospital and community settings.
Hybrid · Halifax
The Research Nurse provides clinical and administrative support for the MIREC study, ensuring all research activities are conducted safely and ethically. Responsibilities include performing study procedures, educating participants, documenting data, and liaising with regulatory bodies and research teams.
On-site · Surrey
The Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with functional limitations using a variety of therapeutic techniques. They collaborate with clinical teams and provide supervision to physiotherapy students and assistants.
On-site · Halifax
The Health Services Leader is responsible for advancing primary health care initiatives and supporting the day-to-day operations of collaborative family practice teams. They work closely with interprofessional teams to manage performance standards, quality improvements, and stakeholder relationships across multiple sites.
On-site · Halifax
The Medical Laboratory Assistant performs various laboratory functions including venous and capillary blood collections and specimen processing. They are also responsible for maintaining the work area, sterilizing equipment, and managing order entry within the MEDITECH system.