Req ID: 221022Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations throughout Nova ScotiaDepartment: Critical Care Departments Throughout Nova Scotia HealthType of Employment: Permanent Opportunities AvailableNursing PositionPosting Closing Date: 15-Jun-26About The OpportunityAre you interested in a career in Critical Care Nursing? We are seeking nurses interested in receiving specialty training and a permanent position to work in Critical Care Nursing at Nova Scotia Health! We have vacancies in a variety of Critical Care Departments across Nova Scotia Health and look forward to discussing this prospect with you.The Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP) prepares Registered Nurses for professional practice in critical care environments. This performance-based program supports RNs to advance their clinical judgement, critical thinking, and clinical leadership to work collaboratively with the interprofessional team. Whether you are a new graduate, new hire, or have experience in acute care, this program prepares you to care for patients with low to high acuity emergencies. Programs options include full time (12 weeks) and part time (6 months) aimed at ensuring the nurse achieves the knowledge, skills and abilities required to meet the program competencies. The program will be aligned with a transition to practice approach, with blended clinical and study time, that will support the nurse in transferring program competencies into their Critical Care Nursing practice. Employees accepted into the program will also be scheduled for regular periods of orientation in the critical care environment with the purpose of providing further support in transitioning to this specialized area. Information related to the program can be accessed here:



Overview of Critical Care Nursing Program at the Learning InstituteSuccessful applicants will agree to complete the program and continue working for a minimum of twelve (12) months as a Registered Nurse in the assigned unit and will be required to sign a one (1) year Return of Service Agreement.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:Currently working as a Registered Nurse within Nova Scotia Health, or are interested in starting a nursing career at Nova Scotia HealthMinimum of one (1) year acute care experience preferredIMCU experience preferredPlease ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Locations AvailableRegistered Nurses Who Successfully Complete The CCNP Will Be Hired Into One Of The Existing Vacancies At NS Health. For More Information On Our Facilities, Please See BelowCentral ZoneWestern ZoneNorthern ZoneEastern ZoneWhat We OfferFull sponsorship in the Critical Care Nursing Program ($20,000+)In person simulation/skills labs and clinical training is available in all four zonesContinuous Clinical Education & SupportOpportunity for advancement within the organizationCompensation$40.55 - $49.99 hourly$51.74 hourly with 25 years experienceSuccessful 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.EEO StatementNova 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Expression Of Interest - Critical Care Nursing Program - C$40.5 - C$50.0 An Hour (Winnipeg)
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