Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Surrey, British Columbia
Deliver high-quality patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team across various healthcare settings in Nova Scotia. Collaborate with other professionals to enhance patient outcomes and improve lives daily.
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 centers, 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 [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.proofpoint.com%2Fv2%2Furl%3Fu%3Dhttp-3A__www.novascotia.com_%26d%3DDwMGaQ%26c%3Djf_iaSHvJObTbx-siA1ZOg%26r%3DBFgOnrkUsHW_Tvd65QcaGYKEzmZtUxBjxEYiREoxQ-0%26m%3DiswU5Z70jVJF343vW-MNwT-6R0u3vO5H4lleL90zL0A8GGWH7bKZfQd0jcd74GFW%26s%3DCOWHhROrGe5TPybd5OWUN0rrMlD7YkQTRNlhzg0sBiw%26e%3D&data=05%7C02%7CCorey.Couillard%40nshealth.ca%7C4e26334755a44283bad508dd0fe48b56%7C8eb23313ce754345a56a297a2412b4db%7C0%7C0%7C638684196443762811%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ZaB6hWLTSVYopXYrU71TlwH5X6Sj4cr4p%2BJ7SJEz3zU%3D&reserved=0] to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
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• Competitive compensation, health and dental benefits, pension plan, and immigration support
About the Opportunity
Nova Scotia Health is on the lookout for passionate, skilled, and dedicated Registered Nurses from diverse backgrounds to help make a lasting impact on healthcare across the province. As a vital member of our team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals committed to excellence. In our collaborative care model, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in Nova Scotia, enhancing patient outcomes and improving lives every day.
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.
Please ensure that your resume includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications to help us match you to the right opportunity.
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.
Thank you for your interest in joining Nova Scotia Health! Once you submit your application, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will contact you directly. They will assist you through each step of the process, offering personalized support to match your skills, experience, and career goals with the best opportunities available. We are excited to connect with you and explore the diverse career paths at Nova Scotia Health.
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: recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca [recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca]
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Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN). Applicants should be motivated to provide high-quality care in diverse clinical environments.
Market context
In British Columbia, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community care, and specialty units, with competition often strongest for positions that require recent clinical experience or post-basic education. Candidates with current BCCNM RN registration, Basic Life Support (Level C) where required, and experience aligned to the unit usually stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then match your resume to the specific unit skills and recent experience listed.