Registered Nurse - Seeking Experienced Candidates

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)
• $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 (For consideration as a Public Health Nurse, apply here)
• Long Term Care
• Mental Health & Addictions
• Rural Health
• Rehab-Restorative Care

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

Internationally Educated Nurses:

If you are an internationally educated Registered Nurse, please apply here for consideration.