Location: Inpatient Units

Department: Mental Health & Addictions Throughout Nova Scotia Health

Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available

Union: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position

About The Opportunity

We are excited to be growing our Mental Health and Addictions team and are actively recruiting Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) to join us. This is an exciting chance to be a part of a collaborative and evolving program, delivering high quality, patient-centred care in diverse and rewarding clinical environment across Nova Scotia.

Req ID: 217993

Location: Inpatient Units

Department: Mental Health & Addictions Throughout Nova Scotia Health

Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available

Union: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position

Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health and Addictions, the Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) is a member of the Mental Health and Addictions team.

The Registered Psychiatric

Nurse provides assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and crisis management for clients.

The Registered Psychiatric

Nurse carries out the general duties required of the mental health and addictions nursing team but in addition to those duties, participates in quality initiatives in the program of care, engages in collaborative person-centred care, and uses available information technology to support best practice.

The Registered Psychiatric Nurse utilizes psychiatric nursing processes through critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making, as well as teaching, counselling, and advocating on behalf of patients and their families.



Registered Psychiatric Nurses provide safe, quality, family-centred care from a trauma-informed lens.

A Registered Psychiatric Nurse in Mental Health and Addictions, practices in accordance with the Nova Scotia Nurses College adhering to the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. Registered Psychiatric Nurses practice within the policies and procedures of the Nova Scotia Health Authority and are responsible for acting professionally and being accountable for their own practice.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- Graduate from an accredited School of Psychiatric Nursing required
- Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) required
- Two (2) years recent clinical experience specific to Mental Health & Addictions
- BLS-C (HCP) Certification required
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NCVI) required
- Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention Certification or willingness to obtain
- Experience in working with high risk clients
- Ability to work effectively in multiple software applications

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

Hours

Various permanent, assignments (temporary), casual relief (no guarantee of hours),



and opportunities available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia.

Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation And Benefits

Registered Psychiatric Nurse:

$40.55 - $49.99 hourly ($79,072 - $97,480 Annually)

$51.74 Hourly with 25 years' RN 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. (Permanent and Long Assignments Only)

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.

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.

📌 Seeking Experienced Candidates - Registered Psychiatric Nurses - Mental Health & Addictions (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality