Registered Nurse (RN) - Various Positions - Bedford Campus

Northwood Care; Bedford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our long term care team in Bedford. You will provide high-quality, person-centered care, coordinate plans, and work with an interprofessional team.

We welcome candidates with Nova Scotia RN license and at least 6 months in long-term care, strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic setting. Northwood is an inclusive employer and values diversity.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with the Province of Nova Scotia.
• Minimum 6 months of related experience, preferably in long term care.
• Strong clinical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to solve problems, make decisions and lead others.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality person centered care to residents.
• Coordinates care plans and collaborates with interprofessional team.
• Maintains accurate documentation and records.
• Performs comprehensive assessments and monitors patient conditions.
• Supports safety and ensures a positive care environment.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Team leadership

Initiative

Independent work

Education

Registered Nurse Nova Scotia

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 for Registered Nurses to join our long term care team in Bedford.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Provides leadership to assigned areas

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

Positions: Full Time/Part Time and Casual hours

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.