Full time

Child Life Specialist - Women & Children's Health

Posted by Nova Scotia Health Authority • March 23, 2026

📍 Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
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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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