Nova Scotia Health Authority
Child Life Specialist
Job Description
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Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: OPEZ W&C Pediatrics CBR
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
UNIFOR Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 2-Jun-26
About the Opportunity
The scope of a Child Life Specialist (CLS) involves supporting children and families facing illness, trauma, or hospitalization by reducing stress and promoting coping through developmentally appropriate education, play, and emotional support.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor degree in any field, with 10 college level courses completed in child life or related department/subject
- Certification or successful child life internship experience supervised by a certified child life specialist required.
- Current Certification by Child Life Council preferred; Successful applicant will be required to ...