Registered International Nurses

Facility and Community Information

Check out the below links to learn more about our facilities, zones and communities:

• Facility Profiles
• Central Zone (Halifax Regional Municipality, Eastern Shore and West Hants areas)
• Western Zone (Annapolis Valley, South West and South Shore areas)
• Northern Zone (Colchester, Cumberland and Pictou County areas)
• Eastern Zone (Cape Breton, Antigonish and Guysborough areas)

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 applications for Registered Nurses who are new to Nova Scotia 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.

Registered Nurses are a vital resource in our healthcare system. We are seeking RNs 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.
The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide holistic care to individuals, families, groups, communities and populations across the life span. They are responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care and provide clinical leadership, particularly in complex or unpredictable patient/client care settings.

The RN 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.

About You

We want to hear from you if you meet the following:

• A nurse with education outside of Canada and,
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse with Nova Scotia College of Nursing NSCN or a new nurse to Nova Scotia with a temporary license that expires in 4 months or when NCLEX has been successfully completed. 

Hours and Locations

Commitment to permanent full-time work is required, shifts include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.  

Salary and Incentives

$39.76 - $49.01 hourly
$50.73 hourly with 25 years' 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.