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Provide high-quality health services and exemplary care to patients and families within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Operate within a large scope of practice across various specialized units including acute care, rehabilitation, and mental health.
Health Sciences North (HSN) is an academic health sciences centre with a purpose to provide high quality health services, support learning and generate research that improves health outcomes for people of Northeastern Ontario. With a dedicated and resilient 4,000 employees, 700 active volunteers, 500 highly skilled medical staff and scientists and 2,100 learners per year, HSN is one of Northern Ontario’s largest employers, its largest hospital, and ranks among Canada’s Top 40 research hospitals. We offer competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, a pension plan through HOOPP and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses.
As a nurse at HSN you would be joining a dynamic multidisciplinary team of Medical and Rehabilitation professionals who are highly dedicated to provide exemplary care to patients and families in Northeastern Ontario. HSN provides a full range of nursing services and allows for a unique opportunity to operate within a large scope of practice. We encourage recent and upcoming graduates, as well as individuals interested in casual opportunities, to apply.
HSN Incentives In partnership with Ontario Health, Health Sciences North is excited to provide through the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) a $25,000 incentive to eligible nurses in exchange for a two-year commitment to Health Sciences North. To learn more regarding eligibility criteria please refer to the Health Force Ontario website https://www.healthforceontario.ca
HSN has a variety of incentives available for new hires such as Relocation Services. Ask us about these today!
to RN opportunities Below are the instructions to apply to a nursing opportunity through our HSN career site. Should you have a specific area of interest, please identify which opportunities you are applying to, by way of indicating the department and job type in your application. If you are currently an HSN employee, please apply using the internal job posting board.
Step 1 – Create an account and complete candidate profile to review active postings and ability to apply.
Step 2 – Create job alerts.
Step 3 – Identify in your cover letter or resume the department and job type you are interested in.
From there, we can match you with available opportunities!
Be sure to update your profile as your information and qualifications changes to ensure our recruitment team has your most up to date information for upcoming opportunities!
Registered Nurses Qualifications/Skills
A graduate from an approved School of Nursing (university or community college) with a current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support BCLS.
Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
Additional qualifications may be required.
Bilingualism requirements will be posted in accordance with the FLS Designation Plan. If a position is designated bilingual and no bilingual candidates (both internal and external) meet the qualifications, unilingual candidates may be considered.
$41.15 to $58.98/ hour
This posting is not for an existing vacancy but is intended to identify potential candidates for future opportunities.
Please note there are various casual opportunities. For more information, submit your resume to RN-2022.
As a result of a number of recruitment priorities, your application to this pool may result in you being screened and interviewed in advance of a confirmed opportunity. As positions become available, your candidacy would be considered based on your qualifications, skills and interests. While these opportunities could be in any department across HSN, we have an immediate need within our acute care settings.
Must be a graduate from an approved School of Nursing with a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario. Required certifications include Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and the Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training.
Market context
Ontario nursing roles are often driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, community care, and emergency settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold the required registration, have at least 18 months of experience, and bring current CPR/BLS, with ACLS and CTAS adding value for emergency postings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your credentials and tailor your application to the specific unit or setting.