Complex Paediatric Nurse - Halifax

Thornbury Community Services•Halifax, NS

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Thornbury Community Services, we believe every child deserves the chance to live life to the fullest. We’re looking for paediatric nurses who want to make a real difference - helping young people stay safe, achieve their goals, discover new hobbies, and enjoy experiences that matter most to them. Your role goes beyond clinical care. You’ll build trust with families, create safe environments, and empower children to take trips, learn new skills, and thrive at home and in their community. Every shift is an opportunity to change a life. Joining Thornbury means being part of something bigger - giving children the chance to grow, learn, and experience joy despite complex health needs. We are seeking a compassionate, attentive and proactive Paediatric Nurse to support a 9-year-old female client across both her home and school environments. Working alongside a consistent team of Healthcare Assistants, you will provide 2:1 support, helping to manage dystonia, maintain comfort and safety, and enable our client to access education, home life and community activities. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference, helping a young person thrive while being part of a dedicated team focused on enriching her quality of life and promoting her independence.

Requirements

Experienced in UK complex care (minimum 6 months in the last 2 years).
Skilled in key areas such as Deep Suction & Care & Use of PEG-J.

Nice To Haves

Compassionate and resilient, with a genuine passion for paediatric care.

Responsibilities

Provide 2:1 support to a 9-year-old female client.
Manage dystonia.
Maintain client's comfort and safety.
Enable client to access education, home life, and community activities.
Build trust with families.
Create safe environments.
Empower children to take trips, learn new skills, and thrive at home and in their community.