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Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Surrey, British Columbia

CA$41 - CA$52/hr·Full Time·Part Time·Temporary
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On Site
·2-5 yrs
·Posted 28 days ago
Practice for this role

About the role

Provide high-quality nursing care in Emergency Departments, handling everything from life-threatening traumas to complex medical emergencies. The role focuses on saving lives and transforming patient outcomes in critical situations.

Req ID

  • 202010
  • Location: Various
  • Sites and
  • Community-based
  • Locations
  • Throughout
  • Nova
  • Scotia
  • Department:
  • Emergency
  • DepartmentsThroughout
  • Nova
  • Scotia
  • Health
  • Type of
  • Employment:
  • Permanent,
  • Assignments, and
  • Casual
  • Relief
  • Opportunities
  • Available
  • Union: Nursing Bargaining Unit, Constituent Union Based on Location

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! 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 [https://nsh.morethanmedicine.ca/transform-lives-and-grow-your-career-rural-nova-scotia] 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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i3ImtERYFE]. 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
  • Two years recent acute care experience required
  • Emergency Department experience an asset
  • 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 [https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities]. 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

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. 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.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and at least two years of recent acute care experience. Emergency Nursing certification or completion of an approved Emergency Nursing Program is preferred.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • Clinical Expertise
  • Critical Care
  • Emergency Nursing
  • Trauma Care
  • Acute Care
  • Patient Outcomes

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time, Part Time, Temporary
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$41 - CA$52/hr
Location
Surrey, British Columbia
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Closes
Oct 1, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

IWK Health is an internationally recognized academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia dedicated to the highest standards of patient and family-centred care, research and education. The IWK is an integral part of the region’s communities, caring for a...

Salary listed on 134 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeGovernment Agency
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

BC nursing roles remain in steady demand

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.

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