Competition #:420-07-03-12-26 Job Title: Registered Nurse

Dept.: Nursing Start Date: Immediately

Posted Date: March 12, 2026 Close Date: March 21, 2026

Reg/Temp: Temporary Full Time Full/Part: 1 Full Time Position

Tentative end date July 19, 2026 Subject to change

Union: NSNU

Applications accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date

Opening Statement

The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs approx. 250 staff in various Departments.

RN Skills & Abilities required – Key focus areas are Leadership, Care Standards Consistency, Team Coordination, and Delivery of Competent Nursing Care.

Qualifications required – RN or BScN at an accredited School/College of Nursing. Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of NS. Recent experience in geriatric setting preferred. Demonstrate competency in team building, conflict resolution, delegation, and leadership. Current CPR certification required with annual updates and annual WHMIS required. Regular & consistent attendance is essential.

See Complete RN Job Description on the home’s website for Registered Nurse @ www.rkmacdonald.ca

Hours of Work

Temporary Full time

Days (12 hr. shifts). Short week/Long Week (Subject to change).

Pay for full hours and breaks 80 hrs. biweekly

Salary: Based on service years within the NSNU contract

Benefits/Pension Information

Comprehensive Benefits NA (less than one (1) yr.)

Pension –Yes (Can defer for three (3) mos. if not currently enrolled)

Vacation, holiday – Yes

Sick benefits- yes following probation period (720 hrs. RN)

Health Benefits – Health, Dental, life, LTD, and optional’ s

Gym Membership – Corporate Rate available with Good life

Closing Statement

Thank you for your interest in this position.



Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date. This is NSNU bargaining unit positions. Preference given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. The home is filled with people who care deeply about providing excellent resident care and who are committed to creating a safe work workplace. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. We are committed to upholding the Human Rights of all R. K. MacDonald employees, including the right of all people to enjoy a physically and psychologically safe work environment; the right of all people to just and favorable terms of employment; and the right of all people to be respected and valued for their differences with equitable opportunities and outcomes in an inclusive environment where all can thrive. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. In addition, proof of applicable education and or certification is required as a condition of employment. Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application Form, External Applicants To ensure fairness and tracking, applications will only be accepted online. In-person/onsite resume drop-ins will not be accepted. Apply by quoting the Competition # you are interested in, attach, resume/cover letter and proof of eligibility to work in Canada for applicants who are not Canadian Citizens to [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home.

Disclaimer: Please refer to Nursing Home website for complete job posting www.rkmacdonald.ca

📌 Competition #:420-07-03-12-26 Temp Full Time Registered Nurse Position (Canada)
🏢 RK MacDonald Nursing Home
📍 Canada