Nursing Graduates (RN) - Permanent, Temporary, and Casual Opportunities

Nova Scotia Health; Halifax; In loco; CAD 48.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

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IWK Health in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking Nursing Graduates (RN) for permanent, temporary, and casual opportunities. Start date Spring & Summer 2027. Compensation is $35.0554/hour with conditional licensure and $40.5534/hour with active-practicing licensure.

Applicants should plan for a December 13, 2026 closing date and will join an interprofessional team providing holistic care. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Competenze

• Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia Nursing Regulator.
• Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS certification completed.
• Graduated from a BScN program between January and July 2027.

Mansioni

• Provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care.
• Lead nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to meet patient needs.

Conoscenze

Licensure eligibility

BLS certification

BScN completion

Formazione

BScN degree

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Nursing Graduates (RN) - Permanent, Temporary, and Casual Opportunities

Req ID: 229007
Department/Program: Various Service Areas Throughout IWK Health
Location:Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent, Temporary, and Casual
Start Date: Spring & Summer 2027
Union Status: Nursing Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $35.0554 /hour for conditional license and $40.5534 /hour for active-practicing license
Closing Date: December 13, 2026 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

About IWK Health

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.

About the Opportunity

The Nursing Graduate is a member of an interdisciplinary care team, providing holistic, comprehensive evidenced based care to meet the needs of individuals, families, and/or communities. The Nursing Graduate provides leadership in nursing assessment, and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient/family care for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, or restoring health, preventing illness, injury, and disability or supporting a peaceful death. TheNursing Graduate provides care in collaboration with the patient and family, other nurses, and health team members throughout all stages of health and complexities of illness. The Nursing Graduate builds professional relationships with other nurses and health team members to support the work of a strong interprofessional team and provision of quality patient/family care.
The Nursing Graduate ensures the goals and needs of the patients and families are prioritized and individualized, using nursing knowledge, critical thinking, and clinical judgment. The Nursing Graduate engages in independent, interdependent, and dependent functions to provide healthcare focusing on comprehensive assessment, patient/family education, and coordination of care. The Nursing Graduate helps to build our reputation for excellence in the Maritime community, contributing to a sustainable healthcare system through formal and informal partnerships. The Nursing Graduate pursues excellence in care, teaching, and research through a spirit of inquiry, discovery, and innovation, leveraging our reputation and influence to advocate for health. The Nursing Graduate 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.
Nursing Graduates are a welcomed source of talent at IWK Health, as we know you will make a positive difference to the service we provide patients and families. To strengthen your introduction to the IWK Health team, we have established a Nursing Residency Program and hired a Clinical Leader of Development for Transition to Practice, specifically to support your transition to practice. You can find more information here: https://www.iwk.nshealth.ca/link/Nurse-Residency-Program-New-Grad-Supports.pdf
Permanent, temporary, and casual opportunities are available in various service areas throughout IWK Health.
You will be asked to specify your service area preferences in the screening questions that follow once you click 'Apply'.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you are licensed or eligible for license with the Nova Scotia Nursing Regulator , successfully completed a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support (BLS) program, and graduated from a BScN program between January-July 2027.
Please ensure your resume includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

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

Once You've Applied

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

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