Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Surrey, British Columbia
Coordinate and direct nursing care for critically ill patients within ICU and IMCU settings. Provide clinical leadership, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with medical professionals to improve patient outcomes.
Are you interested in a Critical Care Nursing career with Nova Scotia Health? We would love to hear from you! We are currently accepting Registered Nurse applications for positions with Intensive Care Units (ICU) and Intermediate Intensive Care Units (IMCU) across the Province.
Registered Nurses are a vital resource in our healthcare system. We are seeking experienced Critical Care RN’s from across Canada to join our growing organization and experience life on the East Coast. You will work with a team of medical professionals under a collaborative care model, who strive to improve patient care throughout Nova Scotia. We have flexible scheduling, innovative leaders, opportunities for education and advancement, and a welcoming environment!
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 ICU/IMCU opportunities within our organization. During the application process you will be able to declare which specialty you are interested in pursuing.
Intensive care units (Icu)
The Intensive Care Unit Nurse is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care within an ICU. The RN provides clinical leadership, particularly in complex or unpredictable patient/client care settings. The RN has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide competent, evidence-based nursing practice to the critically ill patient. The duties of an ICU Nurse can include providing medical attention to patients, identifying and evaluating sudden or subtle changes to a patient’s condition, administering treatment, providing Physicians and family members with regular updates, and providing recovery support.
Various permanent, assignments (temporary), and casual relief (no guarantee of hours) are available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
You will be asked to specify your work hours, unit/specialty, and location preferences in the screening questions that follow once you click 'Apply now'.
$40.55 - $49.99 hourly
$51.74 hourly with 25 years 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.
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.
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.
Requires a graduate degree from an accredited School of Nursing and at least one year of full-time critical care experience. Must hold a Critical Care Certificate/CCNP and BLS (HCP) certification.
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.