Company: IWK Health; Req ID: ; Department/Program: Child Life Centre, Children’s Surgical, Emergency and Rehabilitation; Location: Halifax; Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time; Start Date: ASAP; Union Status: NSGEU Health Care; Compensation: $34,800.60–$45,940.60 per hour; Closing Date: June 14, 2026 (applications accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time).

Opportunity

The Child Life Specialist reports to the Manager, Child Life Services and is accountable to the Professional Practice Lead for professional standards of practice and ethics. The role works collaboratively as a member of interdisciplinary care teams, striving to reduce the impact of stressful or traumatic life events on infants, children, youth, and families.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Child Life Assessment Intervention Plan to determine patient and family vulnerability and response to stress from their health care experience.
• Assess and support patients and families re...