Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Req ID: 202010 
Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Department: Emergency Departments 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 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.

About the Opportunity

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? At Nova Scotia Health, we are seeking skilled and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our Emergency Departments. 

This isn’t just another job - it’s your chance to be part of a dynamic, cutting-edge team that saves lives, innovates care, and transforms patient outcomes every day. In the Emergency Department, every moment matters, and as a member of our team, you will make a lasting impact in the most critical of situations.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Exciting work that matters: Every day is different! From life-threatening traumas to complex medical emergencies, you’ll be at the cutting edge of patient care. Your work directly saves lives and makes a difference in your community.

Compensation and Benefits: We have you covered! We offer up to $15,000 in incentives (signing bonus, relocation), competitive compensation, a Provincial Pension Plan and comprehensive health, dental and life insurance coverage.

Professional development: Whether you’re looking to access specialty education programs, advance your leadership skills, or developing new clinical expertise, we offer opportunities for growth through training, mentorship, and career development. At Nova Scotia Health, we support your journey.

Flexibility and Balance: We know that life happens outside the hospital. That’s why we offer full-time, part-time and casual opportunities to work in a variety of settings - from rural Emergency Departments to high-acuity trauma centers. 

Live and Thrive in Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia isn’t just a place to work - it’s a place to live and grow. From breathtaking coastlines to charming small towns, hiking trails, and rich cultural experiences, Nova Scotia offers the perfect lifestyle to complement your work.

Are you ready to join the action? 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 Emergency Department opportunities within our organization. 

About You

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

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• One-year full-time Emergency Department experience required
• Completion of an approved Emergency Nursing Program -OR- Canadian Nurses Association Emergency Nursing Certification preferred

Please ensure your resume includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.

For areas where we are unable to fill the above qualifications, alternative qualifications may be considered.

Hours

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 location preferences in the screening questions that follow once you click 'Apply now'.

Compensation

$40.55 - $49.99 hourly

$51.74 hourly with 25 years experience

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