Registered Nurses - Critical Care

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.

What We Offer

• Up to $15,000 in incentives available (signing bonus, relocation)
• Competitive compensation
• Immigration support
• Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan
• Variety of available shifts
• Continuous Clinical Education & Support
• Opportunity for advancement within the organization

About the Opportunity

Are you interested in a Critical Care Nursing career with Nova Scotia Health? We would love to hear from you! We are currently accepting Registered Nurse applications for positions with Intensive Care Units (ICU) and Intermediate Intensive Care Units (IMCU) across the Province.

Registered Nurses are a vital resource in our healthcare system. We are seeking experienced Critical Care RN’s from across Canada to join our growing organization and experience life on the East Coast. 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 flexible scheduling, innovative leaders, opportunities for education and advancement, and a welcoming environment!

We are accepting applications through this advertisement, and a recruiter will be in touch after you apply to discuss your background and preferences and connect you to ICU/IMCU opportunities within our organization. During the application process you will be able to declare which specialty you are interested in pursuing.

Intensive Care Units (ICU)

The Intensive Care Unit Nurse is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care within an ICU. The RN provides clinical leadership, particularly in complex or unpredictable patient/client care settings. The RN has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide competent, evidence-based nursing practice to the critically ill patient. The duties of an ICU Nurse can include providing medical attention to patients, identifying and evaluating sudden or subtle changes to a patient’s condition, administering treatment, providing Physicians and family members with regular updates, and providing recovery support.

About You

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

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• One (1) year full-time Critical Care experience required
• Completion of an approved Critical Care Course/Critical Care Certificate/CCNP and/or one year of experience in critical care required for ICU/IMCU positions
• Three to five years of acute care nursing experience preferred
• Specific experience in a specialty area may be required (e.g.: Cardiovascular, Med/Surg Neuro)
• BLS (HCP) certification required

Hours and Locations

Various permanent, assignments (temporary), and casual relief (no guarantee of hours) are available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

You will be asked to specify your work hours, unit/specialty, and location preferences in the screening questions that follow once you click 'Apply now'.

Compensation and Benefits

$40.55 - $49.99 hourly

$51.74 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.

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