Barbara Whynot

Barbara Whynot is a Registered Nurse currently working at IWK Health since October 2023, focusing on administering flu and COVID vaccines to healthcare team members within Occupational Health. In addition to this role, Barbara serves as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner at Avalon Sexual Assault Centre, a position held since March 2023. Barbara's extensive experience at IWK Health Centre spanned from September 1993 to January 2023, including a significant role as Manager of Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness, overseeing the health and safety of 4,000 staff and physicians. Previous positions included management in Family Newborn and Adult Surgery Units, as well as experience as an Obstetrical Flight RN and a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. Academically, Barbara holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Dalhousie University, a Certificate in Forensics from Mount Royal University, and a Master of Health Services Management from Charles Sturt University, alongside a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Dalhousie University.