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Licensed Practical Nurse Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital Acute Medical Unit SSRH Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 CUPE Nursing Position Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates as a Collaborative Care member in the provision of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals and families for the Medical Unit.
The LPN applies practical nursing theory in the assessment of patients, collaboration in the development of the nursing care plan, implementation of the care plan and ongoing evaluation of the patient. The LPN provides nursing services independently for patients considered stable with predictable outcomes and provides nursing services under the direction or guidance of a registered nurse, medical practitioner or other authorized healthcare professional for patients considered unstable with unpredictable outcomes. Working within the current Code of Ethics and Standards of Nursing Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia, the LPN uses a holistic caregiving and care-receiving approach, while respecting the human dignity and choice of care of the patient.
The LPN exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of Nova Scotia Health.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate of an approved School of Practical Nurses and current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
Basic Cardiac Life Support required
Recent nursing experience in medical nursing preferred
Evidence of recent education/courses relevant to the specified unit.
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite, E-mail, Internet, Meditech
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written), demonstrating a high degree of tact, judgment, courtesy, empathy and confidentiality.
Ability to demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical patient-centered care and to function independently as well as part of a collaborative-practice team.
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health.
Excellent organizational, follow-through and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, deal with crisis situations and accurately handle multiple priorities.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders, including patients, families, staff and individuals internal and external to the organization.
Ability to adapt and understand patients’ needs, assisting them in meeting their fullest physical and emotional potential.
Demonstrated commitment to self-development and continuous quality improvement.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends & holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$31.74 - $35.81 hourly $37.06 hourly with 25 years' of nursing experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Licensed Practical Nurse Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital Acute Medical Unit SSRH Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 CUPE Nursing Position Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates as a Collaborative Care member in the provision of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals and families for the Medical Unit.
The LPN applies practical nursing theory in the assessment of patients, collaboration in the development of the nursing care plan, implementation of the care plan and ongoing evaluation of the patient. The LPN provides nursing services independently for patients considered stable with predictable outcomes and provides nursing services under the direction or guidance of a registered nurse, medical practitioner or other authorized healthcare professional for patients considered unstable with unpredictable outcomes. Working within the current Code of Ethics and Standards of Nursing Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia, the LPN uses a holistic caregiving and care-receiving approach, while respecting the human dignity and choice of care of the patient.
The LPN exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of Nova Scotia Health.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate of an approved School of Practical Nurses and current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
Basic Cardiac Life Support required
Recent nursing experience in medical nursing preferred
Evidence of recent education/courses relevant to the specified unit.
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite, E-mail, Internet, Meditech
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written), demonstrating a high degree of tact, judgment, courtesy, empathy and confidentiality.
Ability to demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical patient-centered care and to function independently as well as part of a collaborative-practice team.
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health.
Excellent organizational, follow-through and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, deal with crisis situations and accurately handle multiple priorities.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders, including patients, families, staff and individuals internal and external to the organization.
Ability to adapt and understand patients’ needs, assisting them in meeting their fullest physical and emotional potential.
Demonstrated commitment to self-development and continuous quality improvement.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends & holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$31.74 - $35.81 hourly $37.06 hourly with 25 years' of nursing experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Location: Eastern Zone, St. Martha's Regional Hospital Department: OPEZ W&C Midwife Program Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
New Registrants Welcome.
Registered Midwives (RMs) are health professionals who are responsible for the provision of safe, flexible primary care to women and their babies during pregnancy, labour, birth and the postpartum period. As primary care providers, RMs may be the first point of entry to maternity services and are fully responsible for clinical decisions and the management of care within their scope of practice. The RM provides care to women and newborns in a variety of settings such as in the client’s home, in community clinics and in hospitals in accordance with the Midwifery Model of Practice and the Standards of the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia. The RM provides care to the woman and her newborn until approximately six weeks postpartum and facilitates continuity of access to care beyond the childbearing year, when necessary, through communication with other care providers or services.
The RM exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the professional practice legislation and the Mission, Vision, Strategic Direction, and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization. The RM provides the complete course of low-risk prenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care, including physical examinations, screening and diagnostic tests, the assessment of risk and abnormal conditions, and the conduct of normal vaginal deliveries. RMs work in collaboration with other health professionals and consult with or refer to medical specialists as appropriate. The midwifery model of care promotes normal birth, enables women to make informed choices, and provides continuity of care and support throughout the childbearing experience. RMs attend births in hospitals, and at home.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Baccalaureate degree from a Canadian university midwifery education program; OR has educational qualifications equivalent to the aforementioned degree and be entitled to become a registrant of the MRCNS (Midwifery Act 2009)
Active practicing license or eligibility for active practice license from the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia (MRCNS)
Must have access to reliable transportation as travel is a requirement of this position
Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) with intubation; Emergency Skills in Obstetrics; and “Opioids and Benzodiazepines: Safe Prescribing for Midwives” is required
Proof of ongoing professional development and/or upgrading are required
Recent midwifery practice experience that meets the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia standards for currency of practice required for initial/ongoing registration as a clinical practicing Midwife
Follows CPS, RCP, SOGC, and MRCNS Guidelines
Experience working with multicultural and vulnerable populations
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with clients, families, other health care providers and staff, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy and warmth
Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making skills in crisis situations and to be accountable for decisions
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite, E-mail, Internet, Meditech
Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as lifting and carrying a variety of clinical and birth equipment; working flexible hours according to client needs and service location; traveling within the area under varying weather and environmental conditions
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Approximately 17 months
Compensation and Benefits
$44.86 - $59.60 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Location: Eastern Zone, St. Martha's Regional Hospital Department: OPEZ W&C Midwife Program Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
New Registrants Welcome.
Registered Midwives (RMs) are health professionals who are responsible for the provision of safe, flexible primary care to women and their babies during pregnancy, labour, birth and the postpartum period. As primary care providers, RMs may be the first point of entry to maternity services and are fully responsible for clinical decisions and the management of care within their scope of practice. The RM provides care to women and newborns in a variety of settings such as in the client’s home, in community clinics and in hospitals in accordance with the Midwifery Model of Practice and the Standards of the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia. The RM provides care to the woman and her newborn until approximately six weeks postpartum and facilitates continuity of access to care beyond the childbearing year, when necessary, through communication with other care providers or services.
The RM exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the professional practice legislation and the Mission, Vision, Strategic Direction, and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization. The RM provides the complete course of low-risk prenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care, including physical examinations, screening and diagnostic tests, the assessment of risk and abnormal conditions, and the conduct of normal vaginal deliveries. RMs work in collaboration with other health professionals and consult with or refer to medical specialists as appropriate. The midwifery model of care promotes normal birth, enables women to make informed choices, and provides continuity of care and support throughout the childbearing experience. RMs attend births in hospitals, and at home.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Baccalaureate degree from a Canadian university midwifery education program; OR has educational qualifications equivalent to the aforementioned degree and be entitled to become a registrant of the MRCNS (Midwifery Act 2009)
Active practicing license or eligibility for active practice license from the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia (MRCNS)
Must have access to reliable transportation as travel is a requirement of this position
Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) with intubation; Emergency Skills in Obstetrics; and “Opioids and Benzodiazepines: Safe Prescribing for Midwives” is required
Proof of ongoing professional development and/or upgrading are required
Recent midwifery practice experience that meets the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia standards for currency of practice required for initial/ongoing registration as a clinical practicing Midwife
Follows CPS, RCP, SOGC, and MRCNS Guidelines
Experience working with multicultural and vulnerable populations
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with clients, families, other health care providers and staff, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy and warmth
Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making skills in crisis situations and to be accountable for decisions
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite, E-mail, Internet, Meditech
Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as lifting and carrying a variety of clinical and birth equipment; working flexible hours according to client needs and service location; traveling within the area under varying weather and environmental conditions
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Approximately 17 months
Compensation and Benefits
$44.86 - $59.60 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Registered Nurse Acute Care Unit South Shore Regional Hospital Bridgewater, NS
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, or designate, the Registered Nurse (RN) functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Collaborative Practice Model, and assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, directing, supervising and evaluating direct and indirect patient care and evaluation of patient outcomes. As the coordinator of care within the bedside delivery team, the RN develops the plan of care based on the assessment, with consideration to strengths, risk factors, options, consequences of actions, health promotion, learning, comfort, safety, privacy, dignity and integrity, and ensures the patient care experience is coordinated and integrated within an interdisciplinary care model, both within acute care and across the continuum of care.
Through the application of clinical knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgment, the RN provides safe, competent, compassionate, ethical care and maintains professional autonomy as supported by the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia Standards of Practice. The RN exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate of an approved School of Registered Nursing Program
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses (NSCN)
Minimum one (1) year recent medical nursing experience and experience providing care to unstable and critically ill patients, i.e., monitors, etc preferred
Current CPR certification required
Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or willing to be certified
Ability to demonstrate leadership, organizational, prioritizing, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical, patient care within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and in the delegation of responsibilities to appropriate healthcare team members.
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health.
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written) with the ability to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of staff, multi-disciplinary team members, patients and families.
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite – E-mail, Internet, Meditech.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends & holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly $51.74 hourly with 25 years' nursing experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Registered Nurse Acute Care Unit South Shore Regional Hospital Bridgewater, NS
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, or designate, the Registered Nurse (RN) functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Collaborative Practice Model, and assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, directing, supervising and evaluating direct and indirect patient care and evaluation of patient outcomes. As the coordinator of care within the bedside delivery team, the RN develops the plan of care based on the assessment, with consideration to strengths, risk factors, options, consequences of actions, health promotion, learning, comfort, safety, privacy, dignity and integrity, and ensures the patient care experience is coordinated and integrated within an interdisciplinary care model, both within acute care and across the continuum of care.
Through the application of clinical knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgment, the RN provides safe, competent, compassionate, ethical care and maintains professional autonomy as supported by the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia Standards of Practice. The RN exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate of an approved School of Registered Nursing Program
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses (NSCN)
Minimum one (1) year recent medical nursing experience and experience providing care to unstable and critically ill patients, i.e., monitors, etc preferred
Current CPR certification required
Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or willing to be certified
Ability to demonstrate leadership, organizational, prioritizing, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical, patient care within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and in the delegation of responsibilities to appropriate healthcare team members.
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health.
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written) with the ability to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of staff, multi-disciplinary team members, patients and families.
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite – E-mail, Internet, Meditech.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends & holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly $51.74 hourly with 25 years' nursing experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital Department: OPWZ CRIT Intensive Care SW Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 NSNU Nursing Position Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) works to full scope of practice as an independent practitioner within an inter-professional and collaborative team, providing holistic (addressing bio, psycho, social, cultural and spiritual needs), and comprehensive care for individuals, families, groups, populations and communities across the continuum of care. The RN provides leadership and applies advanced nursing knowledge within specific practice settings, and in-depth nursing knowledge, skills and judgment in providing care to all individuals (includes families, groups, populations and communities). The RN will demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice, maintain appropriate clinical competencies, participate on committees and interdisciplinary teams and contribute to a healthy workplace while practicing within the RN scope of practice. The duties of the RN will be carried out in accordance with the principles and practices that guide Nova Scotia Health.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate from an approved School of Nursing
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
Minimum two (2) years' recent and relevant Med/Surg nursing experience - Critical Care and/or Emergency experience preferred
Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP) required. Where there are no qualified applicants, consideration may be given to RNs who express an interest and agree to complete a CCNP within two (2) years' of the date of hire
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with patients/residents, families, other health care providers and staff, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy, and warmth
Ability to organize, prioritize, and supervise patient/resident care
Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making skills in crisis situations and be accountable for decisions
Basic computer skills; Meditech an asset
Demonstrated leadership, organizational and time management skills
Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as fine motor dexterity and adjust to varying workloads
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, Full-Time / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
Shifts are 12-hour days and nights and may also include 8-hour shifts
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly $51.74 hourly with 25 years' nursing experience Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital Department: OPWZ CRIT Intensive Care SW Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 NSNU Nursing Position Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) works to full scope of practice as an independent practitioner within an inter-professional and collaborative team, providing holistic (addressing bio, psycho, social, cultural and spiritual needs), and comprehensive care for individuals, families, groups, populations and communities across the continuum of care. The RN provides leadership and applies advanced nursing knowledge within specific practice settings, and in-depth nursing knowledge, skills and judgment in providing care to all individuals (includes families, groups, populations and communities). The RN will demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice, maintain appropriate clinical competencies, participate on committees and interdisciplinary teams and contribute to a healthy workplace while practicing within the RN scope of practice. The duties of the RN will be carried out in accordance with the principles and practices that guide Nova Scotia Health.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate from an approved School of Nursing
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
Minimum two (2) years' recent and relevant Med/Surg nursing experience - Critical Care and/or Emergency experience preferred
Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP) required. Where there are no qualified applicants, consideration may be given to RNs who express an interest and agree to complete a CCNP within two (2) years' of the date of hire
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with patients/residents, families, other health care providers and staff, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy, and warmth
Ability to organize, prioritize, and supervise patient/resident care
Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making skills in crisis situations and be accountable for decisions
Basic computer skills; Meditech an asset
Demonstrated leadership, organizational and time management skills
Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as fine motor dexterity and adjust to varying workloads
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, Full-Time / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
Shifts are 12-hour days and nights and may also include 8-hour shifts
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly $51.74 hourly with 25 years' nursing experience Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital Department: OPWZ EMG Emergency SSRH Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 NSNU Nursing Position Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Emergency Department or designate, the Registered Nurse (RN) functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Collaborative Practice Model, and assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, directing, supervising and evaluating direct and indirect patient care and evaluation of patient outcomes. As the coordinator of care within the bedside delivery team, the RN develops the plan of care based on the assessment, with consideration to strengths, risk factors, options, consequences of actions, health promotion, learning, comfort, safety, privacy, dignity and integrity, and ensures the patient care experience is coordinated and integrated within an interdisciplinary care model, both within acute care and across the continuum of care. The RN assigns care responsibilities and provides guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses according to their scope of practice, and assigns responsibilities to unregulated healthcare team members according to their scope of employment. Through the application of clinical knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgment, the RN provides safe, competent, compassionate, ethical care and maintains professional autonomy as supported by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) Standards of Practice.
The RN exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision, Strategic Direction, Access & Flow procedures and Clinical Discharge Management Practices and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate of an approved School of Nursing
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
ACLS required or willing to obtain within orientation period
Minimum one (1) year previous experience in an Emergency Department or Emergency Nursing Program required
Where there are no applicants who meet the above qualification, consideration may be given to applicants who agree to complete further training within two years’ of hire date
Certification in Trauma Nursing Core Course, Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, Canadian Triage Acuity Score
Ability to demonstrate leadership, organizational, prioritizing, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical, patient care within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and in the delegation of responsibilities to appropriate healthcare team members
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written) with the ability to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of staff, multi-disciplinary team members, patients and families
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite – E-mail, Internet, Meditech
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Shifts include days, nights and weekends
Compensation and Incentives
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly
$51.74 hourly with 25 years' of RN experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit Recruitment - Incentives This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital Department: OPWZ EMG Emergency SSRH Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 NSNU Nursing Position Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Emergency Department or designate, the Registered Nurse (RN) functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Collaborative Practice Model, and assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, directing, supervising and evaluating direct and indirect patient care and evaluation of patient outcomes. As the coordinator of care within the bedside delivery team, the RN develops the plan of care based on the assessment, with consideration to strengths, risk factors, options, consequences of actions, health promotion, learning, comfort, safety, privacy, dignity and integrity, and ensures the patient care experience is coordinated and integrated within an interdisciplinary care model, both within acute care and across the continuum of care. The RN assigns care responsibilities and provides guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses according to their scope of practice, and assigns responsibilities to unregulated healthcare team members according to their scope of employment. Through the application of clinical knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgment, the RN provides safe, competent, compassionate, ethical care and maintains professional autonomy as supported by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) Standards of Practice.
The RN exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision, Strategic Direction, Access & Flow procedures and Clinical Discharge Management Practices and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate of an approved School of Nursing
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
ACLS required or willing to obtain within orientation period
Minimum one (1) year previous experience in an Emergency Department or Emergency Nursing Program required
Where there are no applicants who meet the above qualification, consideration may be given to applicants who agree to complete further training within two years’ of hire date
Certification in Trauma Nursing Core Course, Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, Canadian Triage Acuity Score
Ability to demonstrate leadership, organizational, prioritizing, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical, patient care within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and in the delegation of responsibilities to appropriate healthcare team members
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written) with the ability to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of staff, multi-disciplinary team members, patients and families
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite – E-mail, Internet, Meditech
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Shifts include days, nights and weekends
Compensation and Incentives
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly
$51.74 hourly with 25 years' of RN experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit Recruitment - Incentives This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre Department: OPNZ RN Float Pool Colchester Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 NSNU Nursing Position
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Registered Nurse (RN) works collaboratively within an inter-professional team, providing a holistic approach (addressing bio, psycho, social, cultural, and spiritual needs), and comprehensive care for individuals, families, groups, populations and communities across the continuum of care. The RN independently provides safe, competent, compassionate, ethical nursing care to all patients with predictable and unpredictable outcomes and all levels of complexity, and ensures goals and needs are prioritized and individualized. Using nursing knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgement, the RN engages in independent, interdependent and dependent functions to provide healthcare focusing on comprehensive assessment, patient/family education, and coordination of care. These functions may be self-determined, or assigned by physician or nurse practitioner, other RN or as part of team consultation and planning.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
BScN or BN degree
Minimum of one year acute care experience
Experience providing patient education to individuals and groups
The ability to work independently and as an effective team member
Current Heart & Stroke BCLS certification
Current WHMIS certification
Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to complete current competencies in nursing specialty
Previous work attendance may be considered
Certification in ACLS
Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/willingness to enroll
Two years recent demonstrated continuing nursing education
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, Full-Time / 75 Hours Bi-Weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 Hourly
$51.74 with 25 years of RN experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre Department: OPNZ RN Float Pool Colchester Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 NSNU Nursing Position
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Registered Nurse (RN) works collaboratively within an inter-professional team, providing a holistic approach (addressing bio, psycho, social, cultural, and spiritual needs), and comprehensive care for individuals, families, groups, populations and communities across the continuum of care. The RN independently provides safe, competent, compassionate, ethical nursing care to all patients with predictable and unpredictable outcomes and all levels of complexity, and ensures goals and needs are prioritized and individualized. Using nursing knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgement, the RN engages in independent, interdependent and dependent functions to provide healthcare focusing on comprehensive assessment, patient/family education, and coordination of care. These functions may be self-determined, or assigned by physician or nurse practitioner, other RN or as part of team consultation and planning.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
BScN or BN degree
Minimum of one year acute care experience
Experience providing patient education to individuals and groups
The ability to work independently and as an effective team member
Current Heart & Stroke BCLS certification
Current WHMIS certification
Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to complete current competencies in nursing specialty
Previous work attendance may be considered
Certification in ACLS
Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/willingness to enroll
Two years recent demonstrated continuing nursing education
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, Full-Time / 75 Hours Bi-Weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 Hourly
$51.74 with 25 years of RN experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital Department: OPWZ W&C Women & Children SS Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 NSNU Nursing Position
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, Women & Children's, the Registered Nurse (RN) functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Collaborative Practice Model, and assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, directing, supervising and evaluating direct and indirect patient care and evaluation of patient outcomes. As the coordinator of care within the bedside delivery team, the RN develops the plan of care based on the assessment, with consideration to strengths, risk factors, options, consequences of actions, health promotion, learning, comfort, safety, privacy, dignity and integrity, and ensures the patient care experience is coordinated and integrated within an interdisciplinary care model, both within acute care and across the continuum of care.
Through the application of clinical knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgment, the RN provides safe, competent, compassionate, ethical care and maintains professional autonomy as supported by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing. The RN exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate from an approved School of Nursing
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
Recent obstetrical and newborn nursing experience is preferred
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and CPR certification required
Certified or willing to become certified in specialty courses such as NRP, FHS, ALARM, ALSO and ACORN
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written) with the ability to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of staff, multi-disciplinary team members, patients and families, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy and warmth
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
Ability to demonstrate leadership, organizational, prioritizing, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical, patient care within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and in the delegation of responsibilities to appropriate healthcare team members
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite, E-mail, Internet, Meditech
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, full-ime position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly $51.74 hourly with 25 years' nursing experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital Department: OPWZ W&C Women & Children SS Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 NSNU Nursing Position
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, Women & Children's, the Registered Nurse (RN) functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Collaborative Practice Model, and assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, directing, supervising and evaluating direct and indirect patient care and evaluation of patient outcomes. As the coordinator of care within the bedside delivery team, the RN develops the plan of care based on the assessment, with consideration to strengths, risk factors, options, consequences of actions, health promotion, learning, comfort, safety, privacy, dignity and integrity, and ensures the patient care experience is coordinated and integrated within an interdisciplinary care model, both within acute care and across the continuum of care.
Through the application of clinical knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgment, the RN provides safe, competent, compassionate, ethical care and maintains professional autonomy as supported by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing. The RN exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate from an approved School of Nursing
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
Recent obstetrical and newborn nursing experience is preferred
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and CPR certification required
Certified or willing to become certified in specialty courses such as NRP, FHS, ALARM, ALSO and ACORN
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written) with the ability to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of staff, multi-disciplinary team members, patients and families, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy and warmth
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
Ability to demonstrate leadership, organizational, prioritizing, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical, patient care within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and in the delegation of responsibilities to appropriate healthcare team members
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite, E-mail, Internet, Meditech
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, full-ime position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly $51.74 hourly with 25 years' nursing experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital Department: OPWZ W&C Women & Children SS Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 NSNU Nursing Position Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, Women & Children's, the Registered Nurse (RN) functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Collaborative Practice Model, and assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, directing, supervising and evaluating direct and indirect patient care and evaluation of patient outcomes. As the coordinator of care within the bedside delivery team, the RN develops the plan of care based on the assessment, with consideration to strengths, risk factors, options, consequences of actions, health promotion, learning, comfort, safety, privacy, dignity and integrity, and ensures the patient care experience is coordinated and integrated within an interdisciplinary care model, both within acute care and across the continuum of care.
Through the application of clinical knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgment, the RN provides safe, competent, compassionate, ethical care and maintains professional autonomy as supported by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing. The RN exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate from an approved School of Nursing
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
Recent obstetrical and newborn nursing experience is preferred
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and CPR certification required
Certified or willing to become certified in specialty courses such as NRP, FHS, ALARM, ALSO and ACORN
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written) with the ability to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of staff, multi-disciplinary team members, patients and families, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy and warmth
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
Ability to demonstrate leadership, organizational, prioritizing, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical, patient care within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and in the delegation of responsibilities to appropriate healthcare team members
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite, E-mail, Internet, Meditech
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Approximately 15 months
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly $51.74 hourly with 25 years' nursing experience Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital Department: OPWZ W&C Women & Children SS Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 NSNU Nursing Position Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, Women & Children's, the Registered Nurse (RN) functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Collaborative Practice Model, and assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, directing, supervising and evaluating direct and indirect patient care and evaluation of patient outcomes. As the coordinator of care within the bedside delivery team, the RN develops the plan of care based on the assessment, with consideration to strengths, risk factors, options, consequences of actions, health promotion, learning, comfort, safety, privacy, dignity and integrity, and ensures the patient care experience is coordinated and integrated within an interdisciplinary care model, both within acute care and across the continuum of care.
Through the application of clinical knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgment, the RN provides safe, competent, compassionate, ethical care and maintains professional autonomy as supported by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing. The RN exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate from an approved School of Nursing
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
Recent obstetrical and newborn nursing experience is preferred
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and CPR certification required
Certified or willing to become certified in specialty courses such as NRP, FHS, ALARM, ALSO and ACORN
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written) with the ability to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of staff, multi-disciplinary team members, patients and families, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy and warmth
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
Ability to demonstrate leadership, organizational, prioritizing, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical, patient care within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and in the delegation of responsibilities to appropriate healthcare team members
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite, E-mail, Internet, Meditech
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Approximately 15 months
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly $51.74 hourly with 25 years' nursing experience Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Location: South Shore Regional Hospital Department: Acute Medical Unit Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 CUPE Nursing Position Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates as a Collaborative Care member in the provision of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals and families for the Medical Unit.
The LPN applies practical nursing theory in the assessment of patients, collaboration in the development of the nursing care plan, implementation of the care plan and ongoing evaluation of the patient. The LPN provides nursing services independently for patients considered stable with predictable outcomes and provides nursing services under the direction or guidance of a registered nurse, medical practitioner or other authorized healthcare professional for patients considered unstable with unpredictable outcomes. Working within the current Code of Ethics and Standards of Nursing Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia, the LPN uses a holistic caregiving and care-receiving approach, while respecting the human dignity and choice of care of the patient.
The LPN exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of Nova Scotia Health.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate of an approved School of Practical Nurses and current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
Basic Cardiac Life Support required
Recent nursing experience in medical nursing preferred
Evidence of recent education/courses relevant to the specified unit.
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite, E-mail, Internet, Meditech
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written), demonstrating a high degree of tact, judgment, courtesy, empathy and confidentiality.
Ability to demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical patient-centered care and to function independently as well as part of a collaborative-practice team.
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health.
Excellent organizational, follow-through and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, deal with crisis situations and accurately handle multiple priorities.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders, including patients, families, staff and individuals internal and external to the organization.
Ability to adapt and understand patients’ needs, assisting them in meeting their fullest physical and emotional potential.
Demonstrated commitment to self-development and continuous quality improvement.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends & holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$31.74 - $35.81 hourly $37.06 hourly with 25 years' of nursing experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Mar 20, 2026
Full time
Location: South Shore Regional Hospital Department: Acute Medical Unit Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 CUPE Nursing Position Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates as a Collaborative Care member in the provision of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals and families for the Medical Unit.
The LPN applies practical nursing theory in the assessment of patients, collaboration in the development of the nursing care plan, implementation of the care plan and ongoing evaluation of the patient. The LPN provides nursing services independently for patients considered stable with predictable outcomes and provides nursing services under the direction or guidance of a registered nurse, medical practitioner or other authorized healthcare professional for patients considered unstable with unpredictable outcomes. Working within the current Code of Ethics and Standards of Nursing Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia, the LPN uses a holistic caregiving and care-receiving approach, while respecting the human dignity and choice of care of the patient.
The LPN exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of Nova Scotia Health.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate of an approved School of Practical Nurses and current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
Basic Cardiac Life Support required
Recent nursing experience in medical nursing preferred
Evidence of recent education/courses relevant to the specified unit.
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite, E-mail, Internet, Meditech
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written), demonstrating a high degree of tact, judgment, courtesy, empathy and confidentiality.
Ability to demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical patient-centered care and to function independently as well as part of a collaborative-practice team.
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health.
Excellent organizational, follow-through and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, deal with crisis situations and accurately handle multiple priorities.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders, including patients, families, staff and individuals internal and external to the organization.
Ability to adapt and understand patients’ needs, assisting them in meeting their fullest physical and emotional potential.
Demonstrated commitment to self-development and continuous quality improvement.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends & holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$31.74 - $35.81 hourly $37.06 hourly with 25 years' of nursing experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Location: South Shore Regional Hospital Department: Acute Medical Unit Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 NSNU Nursing Position Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, or designate, the Registered Nurse (RN) functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Collaborative Practice Model, and assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, directing, supervising and evaluating direct and indirect patient care and evaluation of patient outcomes. As the coordinator of care within the bedside delivery team, the RN develops the plan of care based on the assessment, with consideration to strengths, risk factors, options, consequences of actions, health promotion, learning, comfort, safety, privacy, dignity and integrity, and ensures the patient care experience is coordinated and integrated within an interdisciplinary care model, both within acute care and across the continuum of care.
Through the application of clinical knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgment, the RN provides safe, competent, compassionate, ethical care and maintains professional autonomy as supported by the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia Standards of Practice. The RN exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate of an approved School of Registered Nursing Program
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses (NSCN)
Minimum one (1) year recent medical nursing experience and experience providing care to unstable and critically ill patients, i.e., monitors, etc preferred
Current CPR certification required
Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or willing to be certified
Ability to demonstrate leadership, organizational, prioritizing, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical, patient care within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and in the delegation of responsibilities to appropriate healthcare team members.
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health.
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written) with the ability to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of staff, multi-disciplinary team members, patients and families.
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite – E-mail, Internet, Meditech.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends & holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly $51.74 hourly with 25 years' nursing experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Mar 20, 2026
Full time
Location: South Shore Regional Hospital Department: Acute Medical Unit Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 NSNU Nursing Position Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, or designate, the Registered Nurse (RN) functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Collaborative Practice Model, and assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, directing, supervising and evaluating direct and indirect patient care and evaluation of patient outcomes. As the coordinator of care within the bedside delivery team, the RN develops the plan of care based on the assessment, with consideration to strengths, risk factors, options, consequences of actions, health promotion, learning, comfort, safety, privacy, dignity and integrity, and ensures the patient care experience is coordinated and integrated within an interdisciplinary care model, both within acute care and across the continuum of care.
Through the application of clinical knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgment, the RN provides safe, competent, compassionate, ethical care and maintains professional autonomy as supported by the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia Standards of Practice. The RN exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate of an approved School of Registered Nursing Program
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses (NSCN)
Minimum one (1) year recent medical nursing experience and experience providing care to unstable and critically ill patients, i.e., monitors, etc preferred
Current CPR certification required
Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or willing to be certified
Ability to demonstrate leadership, organizational, prioritizing, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical, patient care within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and in the delegation of responsibilities to appropriate healthcare team members.
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health.
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written) with the ability to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of staff, multi-disciplinary team members, patients and families.
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite – E-mail, Internet, Meditech.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends & holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly $51.74 hourly with 25 years' nursing experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) works to full scope of practice as an independent practitioner within an inter-professional and collaborative team, providing holistic (addressing bio, psycho, social, cultural and spiritual needs), and comprehensive care for individuals, families, groups, populations and communities across the continuum of care. The RN provides leadership and applies advanced nursing knowledge within specific practice settings, and in-depth nursing knowledge, skills and judgment in providing care to all individuals (includes families, groups, populations and communities). The RN will demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice, maintain appropriate clinical competencies, participate on committees and interdisciplinary teams and contribute to a healthy workplace while practicing within the RN scope of practice. The duties of the RN will be carried out in accordance with the principles and practices that guide Nova Scotia Health.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate from an approved School of Nursing
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
Minimum two (2) years' recent and relevant Med/Surg nursing experience - Critical Care and/or Emergency experience preferred
Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP) required. Where there are no qualified applicants, consideration may be given to RNs who express an interest and agree to complete a CCNP within two (2) years' of the date of hire
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with patients/residents, families, other health care providers and staff, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy, and warmth
Ability to organize, prioritize, and supervise patient/resident care
Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making skills in crisis situations and be accountable for decisions
Basic computer skills; Meditech an asset
Demonstrated leadership, organizational and time management skills
Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as fine motor dexterity and adjust to varying workloads
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Shifts are 12-hour days and nights and may also include 8-hour shifts
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly
$51.74 with 25 years of RN experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit Recruitment - Incentives
This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify
Mar 19, 2026
Full time
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) works to full scope of practice as an independent practitioner within an inter-professional and collaborative team, providing holistic (addressing bio, psycho, social, cultural and spiritual needs), and comprehensive care for individuals, families, groups, populations and communities across the continuum of care. The RN provides leadership and applies advanced nursing knowledge within specific practice settings, and in-depth nursing knowledge, skills and judgment in providing care to all individuals (includes families, groups, populations and communities). The RN will demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice, maintain appropriate clinical competencies, participate on committees and interdisciplinary teams and contribute to a healthy workplace while practicing within the RN scope of practice. The duties of the RN will be carried out in accordance with the principles and practices that guide Nova Scotia Health.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate from an approved School of Nursing
Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
Minimum two (2) years' recent and relevant Med/Surg nursing experience - Critical Care and/or Emergency experience preferred
Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP) required. Where there are no qualified applicants, consideration may be given to RNs who express an interest and agree to complete a CCNP within two (2) years' of the date of hire
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact positively with patients/residents, families, other health care providers and staff, demonstrating sensitivity, empathy, and warmth
Ability to organize, prioritize, and supervise patient/resident care
Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making skills in crisis situations and be accountable for decisions
Basic computer skills; Meditech an asset
Demonstrated leadership, organizational and time management skills
Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as fine motor dexterity and adjust to varying workloads
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Shifts are 12-hour days and nights and may also include 8-hour shifts
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly
$51.74 with 25 years of RN experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit Recruitment - Incentives
This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify
Req ID: 173332 Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available Union: Nursing Bargaining Unit, Constituent Union Based on Location
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
This posting serves as the primary application for all Nurse Practitioner positions with Nova Scotia Health at any of our locations—whether you're interested in working in a city or a rural community, on any unit. Learn more about Nova Scotia Health, our facilities: Transform lives and grow your career in rural Nova Scotia - Nova Scotia Health Career Opportunities - More Than Medicine
What We Offer
Competitive compensation, signing bonuses, relocation support, health and dental benefits, pension plan and immigration support
Up to $15,000 in recruitment incentives for hard-to-fill positions
Compensation $59.47 - $69.52 hourly $71.96 hourly with 25 year's experience
Nurse Practitioner Positions Available
Primary Health Care (For consideration as a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner, please apply here)
Mental Health & Addictions
Cancer Care
Emergency
Urgent Treatment Centre
Medical/Surgical
Geriatric Care
Cardiac Surgery
Palliative Care
Stroke Rehabilitation
About the Opportunity
Are you interested in a Nursing career with Nova Scotia Health? We would love to hear from you! We are currently accepting Nurse Practitioner applications through this advertisement, and a recruiter will be in touch shortly after you apply to discuss your background and preferences and connect you to opportunities within our organization.
Nurse Practitioners are a vital resource in our healthcare system. We are seeking Nurse Practitioners from all backgrounds and skill levels to join our growing organization. You will practice autonomously and collaborate as appropriate with professionals and teams in mutual support.
The Nurse Practitioner works autonomously to diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals, and perform procedures within the legislated scope of practice and where required. The Nurse Practitioner provides direct care and partners with other members of the health care team. The Nurse Practitioner works in close collaboration with Physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
The Nurse Practitioner adheres to the NSCN Standards for Nursing Practice and the Code of Ethics and is responsible and accountable at all times for their own practice consistent with relevant legislation, and professional, and ethical standards. The Nurse Practitioner is accountable to identify, analyze, and evaluate activities that are reflective of quality improvement initiatives.
Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program
If you are a Nurse Practitioner and you qualify, you could also receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness over a maximum of five years. Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness here
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Req ID: 173332 Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available Union: Nursing Bargaining Unit, Constituent Union Based on Location
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
This posting serves as the primary application for all Nurse Practitioner positions with Nova Scotia Health at any of our locations—whether you're interested in working in a city or a rural community, on any unit. Learn more about Nova Scotia Health, our facilities: Transform lives and grow your career in rural Nova Scotia - Nova Scotia Health Career Opportunities - More Than Medicine
What We Offer
Competitive compensation, signing bonuses, relocation support, health and dental benefits, pension plan and immigration support
Up to $15,000 in recruitment incentives for hard-to-fill positions
Compensation $59.47 - $69.52 hourly $71.96 hourly with 25 year's experience
Nurse Practitioner Positions Available
Primary Health Care (For consideration as a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner, please apply here)
Mental Health & Addictions
Cancer Care
Emergency
Urgent Treatment Centre
Medical/Surgical
Geriatric Care
Cardiac Surgery
Palliative Care
Stroke Rehabilitation
About the Opportunity
Are you interested in a Nursing career with Nova Scotia Health? We would love to hear from you! We are currently accepting Nurse Practitioner applications through this advertisement, and a recruiter will be in touch shortly after you apply to discuss your background and preferences and connect you to opportunities within our organization.
Nurse Practitioners are a vital resource in our healthcare system. We are seeking Nurse Practitioners from all backgrounds and skill levels to join our growing organization. You will practice autonomously and collaborate as appropriate with professionals and teams in mutual support.
The Nurse Practitioner works autonomously to diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals, and perform procedures within the legislated scope of practice and where required. The Nurse Practitioner provides direct care and partners with other members of the health care team. The Nurse Practitioner works in close collaboration with Physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
The Nurse Practitioner adheres to the NSCN Standards for Nursing Practice and the Code of Ethics and is responsible and accountable at all times for their own practice consistent with relevant legislation, and professional, and ethical standards. The Nurse Practitioner is accountable to identify, analyze, and evaluate activities that are reflective of quality improvement initiatives.
Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program
If you are a Nurse Practitioner and you qualify, you could also receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness over a maximum of five years. Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness here
Req ID: 173333 Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available Union: Nursing Bargaining Unit, Constituent Union Based on Location
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
This posting serves as the primary application for all Licensed Practical Nurse positions with Nova Scotia Health at any of our locations—whether you're interested in working in a city or a rural community, on any unit. Learn more about Nova Scotia Health, our facilities: Transform lives and grow your career in rural Nova Scotia - Nova Scotia Health Career Opportunities - More Than Medicine
What We Offer
Competitive compensation, signing bonuses, relocation support, health and dental benefits, pension plan and immigration support
Up to $15,000 in recruitment incentives for hard-to-fill positions
Compensation and Benefits Package $31.74 - $35.81 hourly ($61,893 - $69,829 annually)
$37.06 with 25 years of LPN experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
About the Opportunity Are you interested in a Nursing career with Nova Scotia Health? We would love to hear from you! We are currently accepting Licensed Practical Nurse applications through this advertisement, and a recruiter will be in touch shortly after you apply to discuss your background and preferences and connect you to opportunities within our organization.
Licensed Practical Nurses are a vital resource in our healthcare system. We are seeking LPN's from all backgrounds and skill levels to join our growing organization. You will work with a team of medical professionals under a collaborative care model, who strive to improve patient care throughout Nova Scotia.
We have immediate opportunities in many areas throughout Nova Scotia, including but not limited to:
Medical/Surgical
Critical Care
Emergency
Operating Room
Alternate Level of Care
Transitional Care
Long Term Care
Mental Health & Addictions
Palliative Care
Rehabilitation
Public Health
About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Licensed, or eligible for licensure, with Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
Please ensure your resume includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.
Hours and Locations Various permanent, temporary assignments, casual relief (no guarantee of hours), and locum opportunities available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia.
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
You will be given the opportunity to specify your work hours and location preferences in the application.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in joining Nova Scotia Health! Once you submit your application, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will contact you directly. They will assist you through each step of the process, offering personalized support to match your skills, experience, and career goals with the best opportunities available. We are excited to connect with you and explore the diverse career paths at Nova Scotia Health.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact: recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca .
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program
If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse and you qualify, you could also receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness over a maximum of five years. Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness here .
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Req ID: 173333 Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available Union: Nursing Bargaining Unit, Constituent Union Based on Location
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
This posting serves as the primary application for all Licensed Practical Nurse positions with Nova Scotia Health at any of our locations—whether you're interested in working in a city or a rural community, on any unit. Learn more about Nova Scotia Health, our facilities: Transform lives and grow your career in rural Nova Scotia - Nova Scotia Health Career Opportunities - More Than Medicine
What We Offer
Competitive compensation, signing bonuses, relocation support, health and dental benefits, pension plan and immigration support
Up to $15,000 in recruitment incentives for hard-to-fill positions
Compensation and Benefits Package $31.74 - $35.81 hourly ($61,893 - $69,829 annually)
$37.06 with 25 years of LPN experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
About the Opportunity Are you interested in a Nursing career with Nova Scotia Health? We would love to hear from you! We are currently accepting Licensed Practical Nurse applications through this advertisement, and a recruiter will be in touch shortly after you apply to discuss your background and preferences and connect you to opportunities within our organization.
Licensed Practical Nurses are a vital resource in our healthcare system. We are seeking LPN's from all backgrounds and skill levels to join our growing organization. You will work with a team of medical professionals under a collaborative care model, who strive to improve patient care throughout Nova Scotia.
We have immediate opportunities in many areas throughout Nova Scotia, including but not limited to:
Medical/Surgical
Critical Care
Emergency
Operating Room
Alternate Level of Care
Transitional Care
Long Term Care
Mental Health & Addictions
Palliative Care
Rehabilitation
Public Health
About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Licensed, or eligible for licensure, with Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
Please ensure your resume includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.
Hours and Locations Various permanent, temporary assignments, casual relief (no guarantee of hours), and locum opportunities available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia.
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
You will be given the opportunity to specify your work hours and location preferences in the application.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in joining Nova Scotia Health! Once you submit your application, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will contact you directly. They will assist you through each step of the process, offering personalized support to match your skills, experience, and career goals with the best opportunities available. We are excited to connect with you and explore the diverse career paths at Nova Scotia Health.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact: recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca .
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program
If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse and you qualify, you could also receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness over a maximum of five years. Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness here .
Req ID: 173331 Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available Union: Nursing Bargaining Unit, Constituent Union Based on Location
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
This posting serves as the primary application for all Registered Nurse positions with Nova Scotia Health at any of our locations—whether you're interested in working in a city or a rural community, on any unit. Learn more about Nova Scotia Health, our facilities: Transform lives and grow your career in rural Nova Scotia - Nova Scotia Health Career Opportunities - More Than Medicine
What We Offer
Competitive compensation, signing bonuses, relocation support, health and dental benefits, pension plan and immigration support
Up to $15,000 in recruitment incentives for hard-to-fill positions
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly ($79,072 - $97,480 annually )
$51.74 hourly with 25 years experience
About the Opportunity
Nova Scotia Health is on the lookout for passionate, skilled, and dedicated Registered Nurses from diverse backgrounds to help make a lasting impact on healthcare across the province. As a vital member of our team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals committed to excellence. In our collaborative care model, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in Nova Scotia, enhancing patient outcomes and improving lives every day.
We invite candidates to apply below and answer a few questions about yourself, including your nursing areas of interest. After you submit, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will contact you directly to discuss your background, skills, and preferences.
We have immediate opportunities in many areas throughout Nova Scotia, including but not limited to:
Critical Care (For consideration as a Critical Care Nurse, apply here)
ICU/IMCU
Emergency
Medical/Surgical
Cardiology
Operating Rooms
Public Health
Long Term Care
Mental Health & Addictions
Rural Health
Rehab-Restorative Care
Woman and Childern's
About You
We are looking for Registered Nurses who are:
Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
Interested in working in a collaborative care environment with a team of dedicated professionals
Motivated by a commitment to delivering high-quality care to patients in diverse settings across the province
Please ensure that your resume includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications to help us match you to the right opportunity.
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in joining Nova Scotia Health! Once you submit your application, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will contact you directly. They will assist you through each step of the process, offering personalized support to match your skills, experience, and career goals with the best opportunities available. We are excited to connect with you and explore the diverse career paths at Nova Scotia Health.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact: recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program
If you are a Registered Nurse and you qualify, you could also receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness over a maximum of five years. Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness here
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Req ID: 173331 Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available Union: Nursing Bargaining Unit, Constituent Union Based on Location
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
This posting serves as the primary application for all Registered Nurse positions with Nova Scotia Health at any of our locations—whether you're interested in working in a city or a rural community, on any unit. Learn more about Nova Scotia Health, our facilities: Transform lives and grow your career in rural Nova Scotia - Nova Scotia Health Career Opportunities - More Than Medicine
What We Offer
Competitive compensation, signing bonuses, relocation support, health and dental benefits, pension plan and immigration support
Up to $15,000 in recruitment incentives for hard-to-fill positions
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly ($79,072 - $97,480 annually )
$51.74 hourly with 25 years experience
About the Opportunity
Nova Scotia Health is on the lookout for passionate, skilled, and dedicated Registered Nurses from diverse backgrounds to help make a lasting impact on healthcare across the province. As a vital member of our team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals committed to excellence. In our collaborative care model, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in Nova Scotia, enhancing patient outcomes and improving lives every day.
We invite candidates to apply below and answer a few questions about yourself, including your nursing areas of interest. After you submit, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will contact you directly to discuss your background, skills, and preferences.
We have immediate opportunities in many areas throughout Nova Scotia, including but not limited to:
Critical Care (For consideration as a Critical Care Nurse, apply here)
ICU/IMCU
Emergency
Medical/Surgical
Cardiology
Operating Rooms
Public Health
Long Term Care
Mental Health & Addictions
Rural Health
Rehab-Restorative Care
Woman and Childern's
About You
We are looking for Registered Nurses who are:
Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
Interested in working in a collaborative care environment with a team of dedicated professionals
Motivated by a commitment to delivering high-quality care to patients in diverse settings across the province
Please ensure that your resume includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications to help us match you to the right opportunity.
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in joining Nova Scotia Health! Once you submit your application, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will contact you directly. They will assist you through each step of the process, offering personalized support to match your skills, experience, and career goals with the best opportunities available. We are excited to connect with you and explore the diverse career paths at Nova Scotia Health.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact: recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program
If you are a Registered Nurse and you qualify, you could also receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness over a maximum of five years. Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness here
Req ID: 215540 Location: Central Zone, Joseph Howe Centre Department: OPCZ STRAT-ALT HOUSING BRIDGE-DGH Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50%) x 1 NSNU Nursing Position
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Nurse Practitioner provides health care service as a member of the collaborative team that includes Clinical nurse lead, Occupational and Physical therapists, Wellness Navigators, Social Workers and Care Coordinators. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive clinical care to increase access to equitable primary care to community members who are unhoused and to improve the health status of marginalized and underserved populations. To create a collaborative environment in which information, knowledge and resources are shared among team members. The NP partners with and complements other members of the health care team for the achievement of person-centered care. The NP as the most responsible healthcare provider (MRHCP), works autonomously to diagnose, order, and interpret laboratory tests, order and interpret reports of diagnostic imaging investigations, prescribe pharmaceuticals, and perform procedures. The NP provides direct care and partners with other members of the health care team for the achievement of the most appropriate and timely care for patients. working autonomously or in collaboration with other members of the team, the NP provides care for and monitors the physical/biologic, psychologic, and spiritual needs of patients and integrates these into holistic care plans engaging as appropriate with family, community, and other agencies/services.
The NP adheres to the NSCN Standards for Nursing Practice and the Code of Ethics and is responsible and accountable at all times for their own practice consistent with relevant legislation, and professional, and ethical standards. The NP is accountable to identify, analyze, and evaluate activities that are reflective of quality improvement initiatives.
The Bridge is a shelter where health and social supports are available in a way that is trauma-informed, grounded in harm reduction, and culturally safe, honoring each guest's lived experience and autonomy while fostering dignity, compassion, connection, and choice.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Masters of Nursing – Advanced Nursing Practice stream
Registered with the NSCN with active-practicing status, with a license to practice as an Nurse Practitioner in Nova Scotia or eligible for registration
Successful in the Nurse Practitioner examination
Current certification in BCLS or wiling to obtain
Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and aptitude for progressive, innovative, and creative thinking
Adaptable to changing situations and environments
Possesses strong leadership and organizational skills and a high degree of judgment and initiative
Must have valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent Part Time 50%; 37.5 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$59.46 - $69.52 Hourly $71.95 with 25 years of NP experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Req ID: 215540 Location: Central Zone, Joseph Howe Centre Department: OPCZ STRAT-ALT HOUSING BRIDGE-DGH Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50%) x 1 NSNU Nursing Position
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
The Nurse Practitioner provides health care service as a member of the collaborative team that includes Clinical nurse lead, Occupational and Physical therapists, Wellness Navigators, Social Workers and Care Coordinators. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive clinical care to increase access to equitable primary care to community members who are unhoused and to improve the health status of marginalized and underserved populations. To create a collaborative environment in which information, knowledge and resources are shared among team members. The NP partners with and complements other members of the health care team for the achievement of person-centered care. The NP as the most responsible healthcare provider (MRHCP), works autonomously to diagnose, order, and interpret laboratory tests, order and interpret reports of diagnostic imaging investigations, prescribe pharmaceuticals, and perform procedures. The NP provides direct care and partners with other members of the health care team for the achievement of the most appropriate and timely care for patients. working autonomously or in collaboration with other members of the team, the NP provides care for and monitors the physical/biologic, psychologic, and spiritual needs of patients and integrates these into holistic care plans engaging as appropriate with family, community, and other agencies/services.
The NP adheres to the NSCN Standards for Nursing Practice and the Code of Ethics and is responsible and accountable at all times for their own practice consistent with relevant legislation, and professional, and ethical standards. The NP is accountable to identify, analyze, and evaluate activities that are reflective of quality improvement initiatives.
The Bridge is a shelter where health and social supports are available in a way that is trauma-informed, grounded in harm reduction, and culturally safe, honoring each guest's lived experience and autonomy while fostering dignity, compassion, connection, and choice.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Masters of Nursing – Advanced Nursing Practice stream
Registered with the NSCN with active-practicing status, with a license to practice as an Nurse Practitioner in Nova Scotia or eligible for registration
Successful in the Nurse Practitioner examination
Current certification in BCLS or wiling to obtain
Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and aptitude for progressive, innovative, and creative thinking
Adaptable to changing situations and environments
Possesses strong leadership and organizational skills and a high degree of judgment and initiative
Must have valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent Part Time 50%; 37.5 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$59.46 - $69.52 Hourly $71.95 with 25 years of NP experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, Emergency or designate, the Registered Nurse (RN) – Team Leader functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Collaborative Practice Model, and assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, directing, supervising and evaluating direct and indirect patient care and the evaluation of patient outcomes. By coordinating and developing the plan of care based on the assessment, and taking into consideration strengths, risk factors, options, consequences of actions, health promotion, learning, comfort, safety, privacy, dignity and integrity, the RN-Team Leader ensures the patient care experience is coordinated and integrated with an interdisciplinary care model, both within acute care and across the continuum of care.
The RN-Team Leader assigns care responsibilities, provides guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses according to their scope of practice, assigns responsibilities to other regulated and unregulated healthcare team members according to their scope of employment and applies clinical knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgment, in the provision of safe, competent, compassionate, ethical care, and maintains professional autonomy as supported by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN).
As a Team Leader, the RN facilitates consistent communication between management, care providers, patients and their families to ensure a cohesive coordination of patient flow and patient care from admission to discharge and participates in the administrative functions of the Unit, such as addressing patient service issues, attending meetings, participating in accreditation and quality improvement initiatives, scheduling staff replacement, coordinating distribution and follow up of Incident Reports, advising the Manager of significant incidents and other related administrative functions as required.
The RN-Team Leader exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative, while working within the Mission, Vision, Strategic Directions, Access & Flow procedures and Clinical Discharge Management practices and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.
About You
Graduate of an approved School of Nursing, and currently registered with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ recent Emergency Department experience and experience providing care to unstable and critically ill patients
Comprehensive knowledge of collective agreements relating to Emergency staff
Current BLS-C certification required
Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent
Demonstrates leadership, organizational, prioritizing, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical, patient care within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and in the delegation of responsibilities to appropriate healthcare team members
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written) with the ability to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of staff, multi-disciplinary team members, patients and families
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite – E-mail, Internet, Meditech, Bed Utilization Management Program
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent Full time, 75 Hours Bi-weekly
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$41.58 - $51.11 Hourly
$52.90 Hourly with 25 years RN experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, Emergency or designate, the Registered Nurse (RN) – Team Leader functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Collaborative Practice Model, and assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, directing, supervising and evaluating direct and indirect patient care and the evaluation of patient outcomes. By coordinating and developing the plan of care based on the assessment, and taking into consideration strengths, risk factors, options, consequences of actions, health promotion, learning, comfort, safety, privacy, dignity and integrity, the RN-Team Leader ensures the patient care experience is coordinated and integrated with an interdisciplinary care model, both within acute care and across the continuum of care.
The RN-Team Leader assigns care responsibilities, provides guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses according to their scope of practice, assigns responsibilities to other regulated and unregulated healthcare team members according to their scope of employment and applies clinical knowledge, critical thinking and clinical judgment, in the provision of safe, competent, compassionate, ethical care, and maintains professional autonomy as supported by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN).
As a Team Leader, the RN facilitates consistent communication between management, care providers, patients and their families to ensure a cohesive coordination of patient flow and patient care from admission to discharge and participates in the administrative functions of the Unit, such as addressing patient service issues, attending meetings, participating in accreditation and quality improvement initiatives, scheduling staff replacement, coordinating distribution and follow up of Incident Reports, advising the Manager of significant incidents and other related administrative functions as required.
The RN-Team Leader exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative, while working within the Mission, Vision, Strategic Directions, Access & Flow procedures and Clinical Discharge Management practices and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.
About You
Graduate of an approved School of Nursing, and currently registered with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ recent Emergency Department experience and experience providing care to unstable and critically ill patients
Comprehensive knowledge of collective agreements relating to Emergency staff
Current BLS-C certification required
Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent
Demonstrates leadership, organizational, prioritizing, critical thinking, strategic thinking and sound decision-making skills in the provision of accountable, safe, ethical, patient care within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and in the delegation of responsibilities to appropriate healthcare team members
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral and written) with the ability to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of staff, multi-disciplinary team members, patients and families
Basic computer skills – Microsoft Suite – E-mail, Internet, Meditech, Bed Utilization Management Program
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent Full time, 75 Hours Bi-weekly
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$41.58 - $51.11 Hourly
$52.90 Hourly with 25 years RN experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.