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Physician Employment
Please see the listing below for current opportunities for physicians at the IWK. For all other employment opportunities, visit our employment page.
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Partner Program
Welcoming new talent to our team often means welcoming a supporting partner to the province. The Human Resources team is pleased to offer job support for the partners. If you are a partner of a newly hired IWK employee who has been affected by relocation, we'll meet with you, review...
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Strategy in Action
The IWK leads the health system priorities set by Government for the provision of health care services for women, children, youth and families grounded in person and family-centered care and actively focused on equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation. An iterative approach to strategy has enabled IWK Health to be more...
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Patient Safety Indicators
R eporting of patient safety indicators may be of interest to people who receive care or will need care in hospitals and their loved ones; those who work or volunteer in hospitals; and the general public. Reports on IWK Health safety indicators and rates can be found on our strategy...
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French Language Services Plan
Message from the CEO I am pleased to present the Government of Nova Scotia with IWK Health's 2026-2027 French-language Services Plan. As we continue with the implementation of the IWK's Road Forward and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Reconciliation, and Accessibility (EDIRA) strategic plans, focused on our purpose to passionately pursue a...
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Accreditation
Accreditation is an ongoing process of assessing health and social services organizations against standards of excellence to identify what’s being done well and what needs to be improved. Accreditation provides an independent, third-party assessment of the organization and is conducted every four years by Accreditation Canada. Accreditation is an important...
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Email Communications between Patients and Healthcare Providers
Guidelines for writing emails When emailing your IWK health care providers, please follow the below guidelines. In the Subject Line, clearly state your topic or type of request. Some examples are: “Appointment”; “Prescription Refill”; “Lab Results”; or “Medical Advice Needed”. In the first line of the body of the email...
Volunteer Opportunity
Core Volunteer Program
Core Program The Core Program offers adults and post-secondary students the opportunity to volunteer throughout the year. If you’d like more information on volunteer opportunities or have any questions about volunteering at IWK Health, please contact Randi Turner at randi.turner@iwk.nshealth.ca
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Summer Volunteer Program (Ages 16 - 18)
The Summer Volunteer Program offers high school students the opportunity to volunteer at the IWK in the months of July and/or August. Applicants must be at least 16 years old by June 30th, 2026 in order to apply. The application
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Knitters & Quilters
We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our community and the many baby hats, finger puppets, comfort dolls, and quilts we’ve received. Your kindness truly makes a meaningful difference for our patients and their families. While we continue to