Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Provide high-quality nursing care within various Emergency Department settings across the province as part of the Internal Travel Nurse Team. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver inpatient and outpatient services while maintaining flexibility to meet operational needs.
Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) A minimum of 3 years emergency nursing experience required Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle CTAS (Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale) required Current RQI BLS or, BLS-C (Basic Life Support – C) required Current RQI ALS or, ACLS – (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required Current RQI PALS or, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support); EPICC – Pediatrics (Emergency Practice, Interventions and Care – Canada) or ENPC (Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course) required Trauma course – EPICC - Trauma (Emergency Practice, Interventions and Care – Canada); Rural Trauma Program or TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required Emergency Nursing Program or Critical Care Nursing Program an asset ENC (C) Certification an asset
For areas where we are unable to fill the above qualifications, alternative qualifications may be considered. Please note that if you are applying from a unit with a high workforce risk score, you may not be eligible for this opportunity. However, we will keep your application on file for future openings. These details will be discussed with you further during the selection process.Hours
Casual relief positions available Shifts include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays Compensation and Benefits $40.55 - $49.99 hourly plus 15% (RN02TN/NUR006TN)$51.74 with 25 years’ experience, plus the above premium11% in lieu of benefits will be added to the total hourly rate as listed above for casual relief position.Nurses employed in the Provincial Internal Travel Nurse Team will receive 15% added to the base registered nurse scale, for all shifts worked as a Provincial Internal Travel Nurse.
This additional compensation is subject to the provisions of the collective agreement and will follow the wage scale outlined below.
External Nurses hired will be rated and placed on the salary scale in accordance with article 8.01 (A) of the nursing collective agreementOnce You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Nursing bargaining unit position.
Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.
Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.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.
Candidates must be licensed with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing and possess a minimum of 3 years of emergency nursing experience. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and a recognized trauma course.
Market context
Nursing support roles in Nova Scotia are often in steady demand because care settings need reliable coverage across shifts and locations. These roles are competitive when employers look for a Canadian PSW, DSW, or Health Care Aid certificate, or a nursing student or graduate, plus current Vulnerable Sector Police check, BLS/CPR, and up-to-date vaccinations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your documents and certifications before applying.