Registered Nurse (RN) - Various Positions - Halifax Campus

Northwood; Halifax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses to join their Halifax team. This role involves delivering quality person-centered care, coordinating care plans, and conducting comprehensive assessments. The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse with experience in long-term care, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to client-centered values. Enjoy a supportive, inclusive workplace where your contributions truly make a difference.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of related experience, preferably in long-term care.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of person-centered care model.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality person-centered care and conduct comprehensive assessments.
• Coordinate care plans and collaborate with the interprofessional team.
• Establish effective relationships with clients and families.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Registered Nurse with the Province of Nova Scotia

CPR certificate

First Aid certificate

Job description

Make an Impact. Be Inspired. Join Northwood!

Are you looking for a career where you can make a real impact? At Northwood, care is at the heart of everything we do-but we're also about community, innovation, and creating meaningful connections.

As Atlantic Canada's largest not-for-profit continuing care organization, we are a dynamic team of change makers, problem-solvers, and compassionate professionals who believe in the power of connection.

When you join Northwood, you become part of a forward-thinking, inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters. Whether you're starting your career or looking for a meaningful next step, you'll find a place to thrive here.

We're committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We recognize that every candidate brings unique strengths, and we strive to create an equitable hiring experience for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please let us know-we're here to support you.

Ready to love what you do? Join Northwood and be part of something bigger!

Northwood is currently accepting applications from Registered Nurses to join our Halifax Team!

Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Delivers quality person centered care
• Coordinates plan of care and collaborates with interprofessional team
• Performs administrative duties (e.g. documentation)
• Conducts comprehensive assessments of clients
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation pertaining to clients and staff
• Addresses mental health and social issues (e.g. advocating for the client as appropriate, tailoring communication to needs, calming the client, promoting health life choices, reassuring the client)
• Responds to complaints, concerns, and all initial incident investigations, ensuring appropriate corrective action and follow up is taken and documented
• Establishes effective relationships with clients and family
• Organizes and ensures work is completed in a safe, timely, and effective manner
• Establishes and maintains a safe environment for clients and staff
• Records patients' medical information and vital signs
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates resident care
• Maintains clinical skills as required and seeks learning opportunities to remain current

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with the Province of Nova Scotia
• Minimum 6 months of related experience (preferably with experience in long term care)
• Strong clinical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated abilities in problem solving, decision making, group process, and directing and supervising others
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
• Demonstrated use of proper body mechanics
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently
• Knowledge of / experience with a Person centered care model of living
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• CPR certificate required
• First Aid certificate required
• Non Violence Crisis Intervention (NVCI) considered an asset

Hours/Shifts: Full and Part Time (Various Shifts)

To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.northwood.care

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If this exciting opportunity interests you please click "Apply" now.