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Req ID: 171860 Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia Department: Intensive Care Units (ICU) and Intermediate Intensive Care Units (IMCU) Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available Union: Nursing Bargaining Unit, Constituent Union Based on Location What We Offer - Competitive compensation - Immigration support - Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan - Variety of available shifts - Continuous Clinical Education & Support - Opportunity for advancement within the organization About the Opportunity We are seeking Registered Nurses for positions with Intensive Care Units (ICU) and Intermediate Intensive Care Units (IMCU) across the province of Nova Scotia. Registered Nurses are a vital resource in our healthcare system. We seek experienced Critical Care RNs from across Canada to join our growing organization and experience life on the East Coast. Work with a team of medical professionals under a collaborative care model, with flexible scheduling, opportunities for education and advancement, and a welcoming environment. We accept applications through this advertisement, after which a recruiter will contact you to discuss your background and preferences and connect you to ICU/IMCU opportunities. Intensive Care Units (ICU) The Intensive Care Unit Nurse is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care within an ICU. The RN provides clinical leadership, particularly in complex or unpredictable patient or client care settings. The RN has the knowledge, skill, and judgment needed to provide competent, evidence-based nursing practice to the critically ill patient. Duties include providing medical attention to patients, identifying and evaluating sudden or subtle changes to a patients condition, administering treatment, and providing physicians and family members with regular updates and recovery support. About You - Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing - One (1) year full-time critical care experience required - Completion of an approved Critical Care Course/Critical Care Certificate/CCNP and/or one year of experience in critical care required for ICU/IMCU positions - Three to five years of acute care nursing experience preferred - Specific experience in a specialty area may be required (e.g., cardiovascular, med/surg neuro) - BLS(HCP) certification required Hours and Locations Various permanent, assignment (temporary), and casual relief (no guarantee of hours) opportunities are available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation and Benefits $40.55 - $49.99 hourly $51.74 hourly with 25 years experience Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. A recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals ewcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify. Job Segment: ICU, Neurology, Travel Nurse, Nursing, Registered Nurse, Healthcare #J-18808-Ljbffr