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 is accountable as a direct provider, coordinator, and advocate of client-centered care. As coordinator of care the Registered Nurse develops, records, delegates, monitors, and evaluates the plan of care. The Registered Nurse collaborates with colleague health providers, the client, and family to facilitate a safe, thorough, and satisfactory care experience. This position consists of a 12 hour shift rotation.

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 is required

Minimum one (1) year critical or emergency care experience required
Consideration may be given to candidates who do not have critical care experience

Current BCLS certification required

Current ACLS certification or willing to obtain

Completion of CCNP certification preferred or willing to obtain

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Demonstrated ability to provide support for families or critically ill patients

Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing work environments required

Strong commitment to service provision, self-learning and continuing education required

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others

Demonstrated ability to be accountable for one's self and patients

Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills required

Strong organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks required

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this position

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Where there are no applicants who meet the above qualifications, consideration may be given to applicants who agree to complete further training within two years' of hire date

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

Compensation and Incentives

$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.