Child Life Specialist - Women & Children's Health

Nova Scotia Health Authority
Full time Sydney, Nova Scotia Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Posted:
March 23, 2026
Location:
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Description

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, helping them understand medical experiences, build resilience, and maintain normalcy using techniques like distraction, preparation for procedures, behavioral plans, and legacy-making, working collaboratively within healthcare teams in diverse settings from NICU to oncology.

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

  • Cert...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full time
Location: Sydney, Canada
Posted: March 23, 2026
Deadline: May 02, 2026