Req ID: 227766

Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia

Department: Emergency Departments Throughout Nova Scotia Health

Type of Employment: Permanent Opportunities Available

Union: Nursing Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union Based on Location

About the Opportunity

Are you interested in a career in Emergency Nursing? We are seeking nurses interested in receiving specialty training and a permanent position to work in Emergency Nursing at Nova Scotia Health! We have vacancies in a variety of Emergency Departments across Nova Scotia Health and look forward to discussing this opportunity with you. The Emergency Nursing Program (ENP) prepares Registered Nurses for skilled practice in the emergency department. 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 Emergency Nursing practice.



Employees accepted into the program will also be scheduled for regular periods of orientation in the emergency 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 Emergency Nursing Program at the Learning Institute

Successful 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 You

We 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 Health
- Minimum of one (1) year acute care experience preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Locations Available

Registered Nurses who successfully complete the ENP will be hired into one of the existing vacancies at NS Health. For more information on our facilities, please see below:

- Central Zone
- Western Zone
- Northern Zone
- Eastern Zone

What We Offer

- Full sponsorship in the Emergency Nursing Program ($20,000+)
- In person simulation/skills labs and clinical training is available in all four zones
- Continuous Clinical Education & Support




- Opportunity for advancement within the organization

Compensation

$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.

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 chance.

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.

📌 Expression of Interest - Emergency Nursing Program (ENP) (Lequille)
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