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Nursing Returnee Bonus (Limited Time Offer)

If you have previously worked for IWK Health and want to return to a full-time or part-time nursing position – we want you and will give you $10,000 to rejoin our team!  This returnee bonus will be pro-rated based on the FTE percentage and with a condition of a 2 year return of service agreement with IWK Health. We welcome you to send any questions to hresources@iwk.nshealth.ca 

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IWK seeing increase in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the Emergency Department and inpatient units

With the arrival of cold and flu season in Nova Scotia, many children are coming to the IWK Health Emergency Department with cold symptoms, commonly resulting from RSV virus. 

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IWK Health, Cisco Canada and OnX Canada power critical connections between babies and families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Halifax, Canada, August 30, 2022 – IWK Health announced the success of its web-delivered application – Chez NICU Home – and securely powered Cisco Webex technologies to connect NICU families to education, supports, and resources they need to become more active participants in the care of their babies, driving healthier outcomes for families.

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Newborn Care

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Bath Demonstration

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Postpartum Caesarean Birth

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Postpartum Vaginal Birth

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Breastfeeding

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Supplementing Formula Feeding

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Mother and Baby Discharge Video

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Breast Health

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Approximately 375 breast surgeries will be performed annually at the IWK, with approximately 3,000 visits to the Breast Health Clinic.

Find out more about our Breast Health Clinic