Posted 14 days ago
Registered Nurse - Seeking Experienced Candidates
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Wolfville, NS · New Waterford, NS · New Glasgow, NS · Halifax, NS · Port Hawkesbury, NS +20
Overview
Nova Scotia Health is hiring Registered Nurses for permanent, assignment and casual relief positions across hospitals and community programs in Nova Scotia. The work is patient-centred nursing in a collaborative team, with the specialty set by the unit. Pay is $40.55 to $49.99 per hour ($79,072 to $97,480 annually), plus shift premiums under the collective agreement.
Pay:
$40.55–$51.74 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide patient-centred nursing care across hospital and community programs
- Work within a collaborative healthcare team
- Deliver care in areas such as critical care, emergency, medical/surgical and long term care
Requirements summary:
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse with NSNMR
- Nursing experience sought, with stated areas of interest
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- 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
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Hours per week | 18.75 |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Employee discount |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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Our Values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Courage, Accountability
Full company description
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
- LinkedIn followers
- 59,470
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,666
- Reported office locations
- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Consulting
- Advertising
- Other recorded names
- Nova Scotia Healthcare System
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 234 |
| View page |
Req ID: 225906
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
How You Make an Impact
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province’s largest provider of health services — we are a team committed to excellence in health, healing and learning across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
We are seeking compassionate Registered Nurses to join our teams across various programs and locations, providing patient-centred care within a collaborative healthcare environment. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career and enjoying the exceptional lifestyle Nova Scotia has to offer.
Up and down the coast, Nova Scotia Health offers exciting nursing opportunities in communities across the province. Explore site-specific and unit-profiles here:
Central Zone
Eastern Zone
Northern Zone
Western Zone
To learn more about our locations please visit: Nova Scotia Communities - More than Medicine - Healthcare Jobs in Nova Scotia, Canada
What We Offer
Nova Scotia Health offers the following benefits for eligible positions:
- Virtual Health Access: Get convenient, on-demand care through Telus Health, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health — giving you and your family peace of mind wherever you are.
- Paid Vacation: Start your journey with three weeks of paid vacation each year, so you can relax, recharge, and do more of what you love.
- Parental Leave Top-Up: We proudly support growing families with a parental leave top-up, helping you focus on what matters most during life’s biggest moments.
- Exclusive Corporate Discounts: Enjoy access to a wide range of corporate discounts, saving you money on products, services, and experiences.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Eligible candidates can take advantage of a robust benefits program through Nova Scotia Health, including:
- Health & dental coverage
- Travel insurance
- Long-term disability protection
- Life insurance
- A defined benefit pension plan
Compensation
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly ($79,072 - $97,480 annually)
$51.74 hourly with 25 years of nursing experience
Additional premiums may apply based on shift, assignment, and other applicable provisions of the collective agreement.
Your Must-Haves
- Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Registered Nurse with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR)
Opportunities Available
At Nova Scotia Health, our Registered Nurse vacancies are dynamic and subject to change at any time based on operational and organizational needs. 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 opportunities throughout Nova Scotia, including but not limited to:
- Critical Care (For consideration as a Critical Care Nurse, apply here)
- Emergency (For consideration as an Emergency Department Nurse, apply here)
- Medical/Surgical
- Cardiology
- Operating Rooms
- Long Term Care
- Mental Health & Addictions
- Rural Health
- Rehab-Restorative Care
- Women and Children's
Each week, we'll highlight a selection of current RN opportunities across Nova Scotia Health. Explore our featured vacancies for the week of November 5th below:
Featured Opportunities
Central Zone (Halifax Regional Municipality, Eastern Shore and West Hants)
- Cardiovascular ICU 5.1 - Permanent full-time
- Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Lab - Long Assignment full-time
- Operating Room - Permanent full-time
Eastern Zone (Cape Breton, Antigonish and Guysborough)
Antigonish Memorial Regional Hospital
- Progressive Care Unit - Long assignment full-time
- Public Health Nurse, Health Protection - Long assignment full-time
Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital
- Nursing Unit - Long assignment full-time
- General Medical Unit & Emergency Department - Permanent full-time
Northern Zone (Colchester, Cumberland and Pictou County)
Colchester East Hants Health Centre
- Operating Rooms - Long assignment full-time
Western Zone (Annapolis Valley, South West and South Shore)
- Acute Care - Permanent part-time, 37.5 hours biweekly
- Women & Children's - Long assignment full-time
What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
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.
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