Registered Nurse - Seeking Experienced Candidates

Req ID: 225906
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 

How You Make an Impact

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province’s largest provider of health services — we are a team committed to excellence in health, healing and learning across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

We are seeking compassionate Registered Nurses to join our teams across various programs and locations, providing patient-centred care within a collaborative healthcare environment. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career and enjoying the exceptional lifestyle Nova Scotia has to offer.

Up and down the coast, Nova Scotia Health offers exciting nursing opportunities in communities across the province. Explore site-specific and unit-profiles here:

Central Zone
Eastern Zone
Northern Zone
Western Zone

To learn more about our locations please visit: Nova Scotia Communities - More than Medicine - Healthcare Jobs in Nova Scotia, Canada 

What We Offer

Nova Scotia Health offers the following benefits for eligible positions:

• Virtual Health Access: Get convenient, on-demand care through Telus Health, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health — giving you and your family peace of mind wherever you are.
• Paid Vacation: Start your journey with three weeks of paid vacation each year, so you can relax, recharge, and do more of what you love.
• Parental Leave Top-Up: We proudly support growing families with a parental leave top-up, helping you focus on what matters most during life’s biggest moments.
• Exclusive Corporate Discounts: Enjoy access to a wide range of corporate discounts, saving you money on products, services, and experiences.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Eligible candidates can take advantage of a robust benefits program through Nova Scotia Health, including:
  • Health & dental coverage
  • Travel insurance
  • Long-term disability protection
  • Life insurance
  • A defined benefit pension plan 

Compensation

$40.55 - $49.99 hourly ($79,072 - $97,480 annually)

$51.74 hourly with 25 years of nursing experience

Additional premiums may apply based on shift, assignment, and other applicable provisions of the collective agreement.

Your Must-Haves

• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Registered Nurse with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR)  

Opportunities Available

At Nova Scotia Health, our Registered Nurse vacancies are dynamic and subject to change at any time based on operational and organizational needs. 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 opportunities throughout Nova Scotia, including but not limited to:

• Critical Care (For consideration as a Critical Care Nurse, apply here)
• Emergency (For consideration as an Emergency Department Nurse, apply here)
• Medical/Surgical
• Cardiology
• Operating Rooms
• Long Term Care
• Mental Health & Addictions
• Rural Health
• Rehab-Restorative Care
• Women and Children's

Each week, we'll highlight a selection of current RN opportunities across Nova Scotia Health. Explore our featured vacancies for the week of September 28 below: 

Featured Opportunities

Central Zone (Halifax Regional Municipality, Eastern Shore and West Hants)

QEII Hospital

• Coronary Care Unit 6.4 - Long Assignment full-time
• Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Lab - Long Assignment full-time
• Operating Room - Permanent full-time

Eastern Zone (Cape Breton, Antigonish and Guysborough)

Eastern Memorial Hospital

• General Medical Unit & Emergency Department - Permanent full-time 

Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital 

• Nursing Unit - Long assignment full-time 

Northern Zone (Colchester, Cumberland and Pictou County)

Colchester East Hants Health Centre

• Operating Rooms - Long assignment full-time 

Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre 

• Perioperative Services - Long assignment full-time 

Western Zone (Annapolis Valley, South West and South Shore)

Yarmouth Regional Hospital

• Acute Care - Permanent part-time, 37.5 hours biweekly

South Shore Regional Hospital

• Cardiovascular & Stroke Coordinator - Long assignment full-time

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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.