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Registered Nurse (RN)
@ The Birches Nursing Home
Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Overview
The Birches Nursing Home is hiring a part-time and casual Registered Nurse to organize and manage a nursing unit at its 42-bed long-term care home in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia. The work covers clinical assessment, nursing process, supervision and team leadership across 8 and 12 hour shifts including nights, with a union (NSNU) collective agreement setting pay and free parking offered.
Pay:
$38.01–$48.50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Organize and manage the nursing unit
- Maintain The Birches quality care standards
- Work under the Resident Care Manager's direction
- Provide clinical assessment and problem solving
- Supervise nursing staff
Requirements summary:
- Current NSNMR registration
- Three years geriatric nursing experience
- Administrative and leadership experience
- Written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work 24-hour shift rotation
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Schedule | day, evening, overtime, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | NSNMR registration |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Nursing |
| Perks mentioned | Transit support |
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The Birches Nursing Home
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Registered Nurse (R.N.)
The Birches Nursing Home in Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, Canada
Facility: The Birches Nursing Home
Location: 7702 HWY 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Nursing, Healthcare
Position Available: Full-Time and Casual
Facility Description:
As a Community Governed Organization and part of the Musquodoboit Harbour community since 1979, The Birches is home to 42 long term care residents who benefit from our focus on resident-centered care and honouring each person’s lifelong routine.
This is made possible through the dedication of fantastic staff from a variety of disciplines, including nursing, continuing care assistants, recreation, maintenance, food services, laundry, housekeeping, and administrative support. Active volunteers also complement our day-to-day work. The Birches is committed to the highest standards of support and services and promotes a health workplace for its 100 staff. The organization fosters a healthy work life balance and uses the latest best practice information at all levels.
Job Summary:
Responsible for the organization and management of the nursing unit ensuring The Birches standards for quality care are maintained, under the direction of the Resident Care Manager.
Qualifications:
- Current registration with Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR)
- Bachelor or Nursing Degree (preferred)
- Three (3) years geriatric nursing experience
- Demonstrated administrative experience and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively as a contributing team member
- Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing process, nursing diagnosis, excellent clinical assessment skills and problem solving
- Demonstrated supervisory and interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to work 24-hour shift rotation on any nursing unit
- Knowledge and experience in Venipuncture (preferred)
- Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
- Demonstrated ability to live the values of The Birches
Hours of Work: Days/Evenings/Nights: All Shift Hours - 12 hr / 8hr shifts. This is a union position; given the scope and responsibility of the role, there may be occasions where the Registered Nurse may be required to stay beyond this period. On call availability/flexibility may also be required at times.
The Birches Offers:
- Free Parking
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Comprehensive Orientation
- A supportive work environment
Salary Range: In accordance with the NSNU collective agreement between The Birches and NSNU.
Please note:
· This facility is not located on a bus route. Reliable transportation is required.
· Please be aware that The Birches is a pet friendly environment.
· If the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.
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