Nurse Opportunities with Nova Scotia Health

6 days ago


Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
About Nova Scotia Health

We are a leading provider of healthcare services in Nova Scotia, offering a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. Our team of professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and working collaboratively to achieve excellent health outcomes.

With opportunities available across various locations, you can find a position that suits your needs and preferences. Whether you're looking for a permanent full-time role or something more flexible, we have a variety of options to consider.

Job Requirements

This nursing position requires the successful candidate to work a commitment to permanent full-time work with shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The hourly salary rate for this position is $39.76-$49.01, increasing to $50.73 with 25 years' experience. You may also be eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Eligibility Criteria
  • To be eligible for employment, please follow the steps outlined below:
  1. Once you obtain your license information, your eligibility for employment with Nova Scotia Health must be verified and match the screening criteria in our application process.
  2. As part of the application process, you will complete a formal assessment related to your nursing competencies. The assessments results will determine the orientation and transition to practice require. These recommendations, along with vacancies and capacity dates will be considered as part of your application.
  3. You will also be asked to provide information related to your official English language test scores.
  4. Your application will be reviewed and only those candidates who meet our specific criteria will be contacted
Salary and Benefits

Successful candidates may be eligible for our comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. The estimated annual salary for this position is approximately $81,942 - $101,898.10.

About the Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health is actively working to hire internationally educated health care professionals based on the specific needs of our communities. Job applications will be reviewed and only those candidates who meet our specific criteria will be contacted with details on next steps.

Licensure of Internationally Educated Nurses

The Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) has implemented a new approach to registration and licensure that will establish a fast and predictable pathway to licensure in Nova Scotia.

The expedited licensure process is enabling international nurses who demonstrate good standing and are registered and hold a current license that entitles them to practice as an RN in the Philippines, India, Nigeria, USA, UK, Australia or New Zealand to be eligible for registration and licensure in Nova Scotia with no additional requirements other than passing the entrance exam.



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