Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Surrey, British Columbia
Provide holistic nursing care to diverse populations using critical thinking and evidence-based practice. Coordinate the development and implementation of patient care plans while maintaining professional competencies and ethical standards.
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 [https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.novascotia.com_&d=DwMGaQ&c=jf_iaSHvJObTbx-siA1ZOg&r=BFgOnrkUsHW_Tvd65QcaGYKEzmZtUxBjxEYiREoxQ-0&m=iswU5Z70jVJF343vW-MNwT-6R0u3vO5H4lleL90zL0A8GGWH7bKZfQd0jcd74GFW&s=COWHhROrGe5TPybd5OWUN0rrMlD7YkQTRNlhzg0sBiw&e=] to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
Nova Scotia Health is hiring the next generation in nursing.
We will do this by hiring graduate nurses who will be completing studies in the next 12 months. Nova Scotia Health’s mission is to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together. Nova Scotia Health will provide you with the challenge and opportunity you are looking for by entering the Nursing field.
Utilizing nursing process, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to provide holistic care to individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations across the lifespan
Responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care, and accountable for the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the plan of care to achieve patient/client outcomes
Knowledgeable, skilled, and has the judgment needed to provide competent, evidence-based nursing practice, and contributes to the efficient and effective functioning of the unit/program/specialty
Responsible for maintaining and continually enhancing competencies through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research, and continuous quality activities
Responsible to practice according to the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Graduate Nurses, the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator of Nursing Practice, specialty standards as applicable, and the policies and procedures of Nova Scotia Health
Responsible and accountable for nursing practice and conduct as defined by the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator and for ensuring that registration is current and valid
Did you know that Nova Scotia Health has a New Nurse Mentorship Program that aims to create a supportive environment where undergraduate student nurses, newly-licensed registered nurses, practical nurses, and Internationally Educated Nurses can process their experiences as they transition to practice. It provides counsel, camaraderie, and inclusion. Our group of Mentors are a dynamic group with years of nursing experience
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Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. We would also appreciate if you include the units/programs of your previous clinical placements in order to better match you with available units.
Every effort will be made to assign Graduate Nurses to their nursing areas of interest. Matching depends on position availability, the unit's capacity to accept Graduate Nurses and the date of application.
HOURS
Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly.
Shifts include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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 studentrecruitment@nshealth.ca
Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school within the last or coming twelve months and eligible for licensing with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses. Requires active BLS certification (First Aid and CPR at HCP level) and effective communication skills.
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.