Expression of Interest - Emergency Nursing Program (ENP)

Job Description

<p><h3>Overview</h3><p>Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our team provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.</p><p>Nova Scotia Health employs professionals across the province. We believe there’s a place here for everyone, from vibrant cities to quaint towns. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role supports you in exploring the Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us to learn more.</p><h3>About the Opportunity</h3><p>Are you interested in a career in Emergency Nursing? We are seeking nurses interested in receiving specialty training and a permanent position to work in Emergency Nursing at Nova Scotia Health. We have vacancies in a variety of Emergency Departments across Nova Scotia Health and look forward to discussing this opportunity with you.</p><p>The Emergency Nursing Program (ENP) prepares Registered Nurses for professional practice in the emergency department. This program supports RNs to advance their clinical judgment, critical thinking, and clinical leadership to work collaboratively with the interprofessional team. Whether you are a new graduate, new hire, or have experience in acute care, this program prepares you to care for patients with low to high acuity emergencies. Program options include full time (12 weeks) and part time (6 months), aimed at ensuring the nurse achieves the knowledge, skills and abilities required to meet the program competencies. The program is aligned with a transition-to-practice approach, with blended clinical and study time, to support transferring program competencies into Emergency Nursing practice. Accepted employees will receive a period of orientation in the emergency environment to aid transition to this specialty area. Information related to the program is available here: Overview of Emergency Nursing Program at the Learning Institute.</p><p>Successful applicants agree to complete the program and continue working for a minimum of twelve (12) months as a Registered Nurse in the assigned unit and will sign a one (1) year Return of Service Agreement.</p><h3>About You</h3><p><b>We would love to hear from you if you have the following:</b></p><p>Currently working as a Registered Nurse within Nova Scotia Health, or are interested in starting a nursing career at Nova Scotia Health.</p><p>Minimum of one (1) year acute care experience preferred.</p><p><b>IMCU experience preferred</b></p><p>Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.</p><h3>Locations Available</h3><p>Registered Nurses who successfully complete the ENP will be hired into one of the existing vacancies at NS Health. For more information on our facilities, please see below:</p><ul><li>Central Zone</li><li>Western Zone</li><li>Northern Zone</li><li>Eastern Zone</li></ul><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li>Full sponsorship in the Emergency Nursing Program ($20,000+)</li><li>In-person simulation / skills labs and clinical training available in all four zones</li><li>Continuous Clinical Education & Support</li><li>Opportunity for advancement within the organization</li></ul><p><b>Compensation</b></p><p>$40.55 - $49.99 hourly</p><p><b>$51.74 hourly with 25 years experience</b></p><p>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.</p><h3>Once You've Applied</h3><p>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.</p><p>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 / Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.</p><p>If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us at recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca</p></p> #J-18808-Ljbffr