Competition #:420-19-07-29-26 Permanent Full Time Registered Nurse

RK MacDonald Nursing Home; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The RK MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home serving 137 residents and employing about 250 staff across departments. This Permanent Full Time RN position requires immediate start and offers benefits through the NSNU union.

Responsibilities include leadership, care standards, team coordination, and delivery of competent nursing care for residents. CPR and WHMIS certifications are required, with annual updates and attendance emphasized. Apply online by the posted close date.

Qualifications

• RN or BScN from an accredited School/College of Nursing.
• Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of NS.
• Recent experience in geriatric setting preferred.
• Demonstrate competency in team building, conflict resolution, delegation, and leadership.
• Current CPR certification required with annual updates and annual WHMIS required.
• Regular & consistent attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care to residents with a focus on safety and quality.
• Lead care teams and coordinate Nursing shifts.
• Maintain adherence to established care standards and clinical policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to plan and evaluate resident care.

Skills

Leadership

Team Coordination

Care Standards

Nursing Care Delivery

Education

RN or BScN (NS) Registration

Tools

CPR Certification

WHMIS Certification

Job description

Competition #:420-19-07-29-26 Permanent Full Time Registered Nurse

Competition #:420-19-07-29-26 Job Title: Registered Nurse

Dept.: Nursing Start Date: Immediately

PostedDate: July 29, 2026 Close Date: August 7, 2026

Reg/Temp: Permanent Full/Part: 1 Full Time Position

Subject to change

Union: NSNU

Applications accepted until 4:00 PM on the Closing Date

Opening Statement

The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs approx. 250 staff in various Departments.

RN Skills & Abilities required – Key focus areas are Leadership, Care Standards Consistency, Team Coordination, and Delivery of Competent Nursing Care.

Qualifications required – RN or BScN at an accredited School/College of Nursing. Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of NS. Recent experience in geriatric setting preferred. Demonstrate competency in team building, conflict resolution, delegation, and leadership. Current CPR certification required with annual updates and annual WHMIS required. Regular & consistent attendance is essential.

See Complete RN Job Description on the home’s website for Registered Nurse @ www.rkmacdonald.ca

Hours of Work

Permanent Full time

DDDN (12 hr. shifts) Rotation includes weekends. (Subject to change).

Pay for full hours and breaks 80 hrs. biweekly

Salary: Based on service years within the NSNU contract

Pension –Yes (Can defer for three (3) mos. if not currently enrolled)

Vacation, holiday – Yes

Sick benefits- yes following probation period (720 hrs. RN)

Health Benefits – Health, Dental, life, LTD, and optional’ s

Gym Membership – Corporate Rate available with Good life

Closing Statement Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date. Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date. This is NSNU bargaining unit positions. Preference given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. The R.K. MacDonald is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical and mental abilities. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. In addition, proof of applicable education and or certification is required as a condition of employment

External Applicants: To ensure fairness and tracking, applications will only be accepted online. In- person/onsite resume drop-ins will not be accepted. Apply by quoting the Competition # you are interested in, attach resume/cover letter and proof of eligibility to work in Canada for applicants who are not Canadian Citizens to [e-mail] Thank you for your interest in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home.