7 Nurses jobs in Halifax

Job Description

Health Association Nova Scotia is partnering with the Department of Seniors and Long-term Care to provide recruitment support to continuing care employers in Nova Scotia. There are numerous opportunities across the Central Zone.

Want to be part of an interdisciplinary team that helps people to live well in the place they call home? If so, we want you! We can support you by matching you with an employer in long-term care or home care.

Do you enjoy variety in your workdays and truly have a passion for caring for others? Whether you are just starting your career or have demonstrated a lifelong love for helping others we have an opening for you

Responsibilities:

Long-term Care

• Practice safe, compassionate, competent, and ethical care throughout the continuum of health and wellness of the residents.
• Administer direct nursing care and plan Resident care in consultation from the multidisciplinary care team.
• Administering and recording prescribed medication

Home Care

• Diabetes management
• Dialysis
• IV medications
• Palliative care
• Phlebotomy
• Wound care

Core Requirements:

• Current Licensed (or eligible for license) with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses

What We Offer:

• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace?
• Professional growth and an attractive compensation and benefits package
• Positions Available Across the Province

Job Description

As a Registered Nurse/Immunization Nurse you will be meeting with clients one-on-one and provide travel counseling, vaccinations, and general travel health advice to travelers going abroad. The Immunization Nurse will review each client’s medical history and discuss the Centre for Disease Control & Prevention requirements and/or recommendations for safe travel to countries such as Kenya, India, Peru, Thailand and more!

Job Duties

• Utilize proper travel medicine and general medicine processes to provide immunizations and travel health counseling in a safe and effective manner.

• Provide friendly, efficient, and safe service to patients and clients.

• Diligently participate in the company’s training to ensure up to date knowledge of travel medicine and vaccination.

• Adhere to safety protocols as set by the company’s medical directives and regulations.

• Demonstrate outstanding customer service and communication skills.

• Practice appropriate storage and handling of vaccines, includes but not limited to carrying and lifting vaccine boxes.

• Accepting delivered packages and ensure all inventory is accounted for.

• Carrying and organizing clinic supplies.

• Ensures the clinic and storage room is clean and well organized.

• May be responsible for meeting and unpacking packages, vaccines, furniture and fixtures during clinic set up.

• Responsible for organization and maintenance of clinic space to facilitate smooth client flow.

• Collaborate with the Nurse Management Team to train new staff.

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous experience working in travel Medicine, either in a private clinic or Public Health setting is an asset.

• Must be willing to travel to the clinic location in Halifax.

• Ability to follow Medical Directives in order to safely administer vaccines and dispense medications to comply with Passport Health Standard of Care.

• Registered Nurse certification with current license in good standing.

• Must have excellent computer skills.

• First Aid/CPR certified.

• Must successfully pass background check.

• Superior interpersonal skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to communicate effectively with corporate clients.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and self-directed environment.

• Ability to complete assigned tasks without detailed supervision.

• Flexible and able to communicate using a mobile device.

Working conditions

• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

• Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and supporting patients.

• Moves and restructures organization of storage room to make space for new inventory

• Must be available to work every other weekend ( part-time 16 hours/week) + (8 hour shifts).

• Comfortable work autonomously in the clinic during working hours.

Perks

• Includes PAID lunch breaks.

• Flexible hours.

• Professional advancement opportunities available.

• Enjoy a great work/ life balance with daytime hours

• Comprehensive orientation and paid training.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At Passport Health, we wholeheartedly embrace diversity and inclusion as cornerstones of innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive communities and an equitable workplace where our employees can authentically be themselves.

We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to all prospective candidates. If you require any accommodations to facilitate your participation in the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your input will enable us to eliminate any potential barriers and ensure your full engagement throughout the selection process.

Job Description

Registered Nurse

Position Overview

Status: Part Time: Monday & Wednesday evenings, Saturday days

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

As a Registered Nurse with HavenPoint Health, you will play a key role in conducting

physical health assessments for members of the Veteran, RCMP, and liketype communities.

This role is ideal for an RN who is passionate about client-centered care and is seeking a

part-time opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

● Conduct comprehensive physical health assessments under the supervision of a

Nurse practitioner, including but not limited to musculoskeletal, respiratory,

cardiovascular, sensory, and internal systems evaluations

● Complete all required Veteran Affairs forms and other documentation accurately

and efficiently

● Provide compassionate, respectful care while maintaining a high standard of

professionalism

● Collaborate effectively with administrative and clinical teams to support client care.

Qualifications & Requirements

● Registered Nurse (RN) with a Diploma or Degree in Nursing

● Current and active registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)

in good standing

● Recent Criminal Record Check completed through CSI Screening

● Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex information

clearly

● Demonstrated experience in client education and health promotion

● Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage sensitive situations

professionally

● Ability to work independently and collaboratively in supportive

environment

● Strong critical thinking and organizational skills

Compensation

● Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience and qualifications

● Flexible part-time schedule to support work–life balance

Join Our Team

If you're a compassionate and skilled RN looking for meaningful part-time work serving the

Veteran community, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Description

Adapt Healthcare has a long-standing commitment to improving work conditions for healthcare workers, by connecting health facilities to quality and suitable personnel and improving the resident/patient- to- care worker ratios.

We are currently seeking skilled and compassionate Registered Nurses with Experience in multiple disciplines:

-Psychiatry

-Maternity

-Labour and Delivery

-Pediatrics

-Emergency

-ICU

-Med/Surge

Qualifications :

-A current registration in NS or willing to obtain

-Minimum 1 year experience as a registered nurse in Canada.

- A current BLS, Police record/ Criminal record check and immunization records

-For ICU/ ED: Critical care course, Current ACLS, PALS, BLS, CTAS, TNCC, CCNP, ENP or equivalent certification is required.

We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

International Applicants: Please note the employer will not accept applicants without current proper authorization to work in Canada

Req ID:

Department/Program: Cardiology, Children's Surgical, Emergency and Rehabilitation

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) - 12 Months

Start Date: ASAP

Union Status: NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $ $ /hour

Closing Date: September 9, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other's talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq people. Working in Mi'kma'ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

Reporting to the Manager, Ambulatory Surgical, the Registered Nurse works collaboratively with the Heart Centre team to provide comprehensive family centred care to children and their families within the IWK. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: accurately assessing patient/family needs during clinic visits and telephone consultations; developing an individualized plan of care and continuously evaluating the plan of care making revisions as necessary, including the planning and coordination for follow-up care; liaising with the inpatient unit in the coordination of care for the patient population; participating in cross coverage of the electrocardiogram service, ambulatory cardiology clinic, cardiac catheterization lab and/or stress lab, as needed, as well as participating in "on call" schedule for emergency procedures; acting as a clinical resource regarding patient care issues; participating in team specific, program, and Health Centre committees (E.g., Care Team and Clinic Meetings, Quality Committees, Accreditation Team, etc.); facilitating decision-making by promoting collaboration and cooperation amongst team members; participating and implementing quality initiatives with the team including the development and maintenance of policies, protocols, standards, guidelines, and educational materials for patients and families; participating in and promoting evidence based practice; in collaboration with the interprofessional team members, and Clinical Leader of the Children's Heart Centre, participates in identifying issues that have potential or actual impact on clinical care; supporting educational needs for a variety of learners in clinic setting; and overseeing the smooth and efficient running of the Children's Heart Centre.

TBD

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Commensurate experience and education will be considered.
• Registered, or eligible to be registered, with the College of Registered Nurses Nova Scotia (CRNNS) required.
• Successful completion of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate required.
• Minimum two years recent pediatric nursing experience required; experience in pediatric critical or emergency care or cardiac care nursing preferred.
• Previous pediatric cardiac cath lab nursing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated nursing assessment and teaching skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an interprofessional team and to work independently required.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, including clinical judgment, problem solving, and decision making abilities required.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and practice required.
• Demonstrated effective communication (verbal & written), interpersonal, and leadership skills required.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to conduct oneself in a mature manner required.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to family centered care required.
• Demonstrated excellent time management and organization skills required.
• Demonstrated flexibility, ability to prioritize and take initiative required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain internal and external partnership required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Windows, MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and competency in Meditech/PCI an asset.
• Knowledge of program based care an asset.
• Competency in other languages an asset; French, preferred.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

I f you are an employee of IWK Health , please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

Req ID:

Department/Program: Resource Pool, Women's & Newborn Health

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date: ASAP

Union Status: NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $ $ /hour

Closing Date: September 6, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other's talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq people. Working in Mi'kma'ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

Reporting to the program Manager, the Resource Nurse is responsible and accountable for the application of current theory and research in the delivery of family-centred patient care consistent with the philosophy, objectives, vision and mission of IWK Health. The RN's in the nursing resource pool will support four inpatient units: the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the Prenatal Special Care Unit (PSCU), the Family Newborn Care Unit (FNCU) and the Birth Unit.

The RN practices according to the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, the Nova Scotia College of Nursing Standards of Nursing Practice, specialty standards as applicable and the policies and procedures of IWK Health.

11.25 hours rotating shifts and Monday to Friday, weekends, days and nights.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required (candidates with equivalent experience and education will be considered).
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) required.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience (within the last five (5) years) in Maternal Newborn or Neonatal Nursing preferred.
• Critical care nursing experience an asset.
• Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support Level (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate, required.
• Preference will be given to candidates with NRP and IBCLC Certification.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have Fetal Health Surveillance course.
• Completion of Bereavement Course, or willingness to obtain, preferred.
• Competency in other languages considered an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

I f you are an employee of IWK Health , please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.