Location: Eastern Zone, Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital
Department: OPEZ Nursing Unit ICH
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Union: NSNU Nursing Position
APPLY: https://jobs.nshealth.ca/job-invite/173331/
About the Opportunity
The Registered Nurse practices within the Nova Scotia College of Nurses, NSCN Standards of Nursing Practice for Registered Nurses and the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics, is responsible and accountable for the nursing care of an assigned group of patients and their families; provides guidance and leadership to peers and other staff; works in a collaborative relationship with colleagues, unit staff, students and members of related health disciplines.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Graduate from an approved school of nursing
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses (NSCN)
- Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Evidence of ongoing relevant education
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good relationships with patients/residents, families and co-workers
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Long assignment, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
- Approximately12 months
Compensation and Benefits
$40.55 – $49.99 hourly
$51.74 hourly with 25 years of nursing 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.
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. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.