Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP) - Expression of Interest Job at Nova Scotia Health Authority
Req ID: 149913
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Halifax/Dartmouth
Department: Halifax and Dartmouth Intensive Care Units
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 18 position(s)
Status: Nursing Bargaining Unit Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals 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.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
Facility and Community Information
Check out the below links to learn more about our facilities and community within Central Zone:
- Facility Profiles
- Central Zone (Halifax Regional Municipality, Eastern Shore and West Hants)
About the Opportunity
Are you interested in a Critical Care Nursing career with Nova Scotia Health? We are currently accepting Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP) applications and we would love to hear from you! This is an educational opportunity available to current Registered Nurses who have limited or no Critical Care experience and are interested in developing their skills.
This is a full-time program, running from September 5 - December 8, 2023
Registered Nurses who successfully complete CCNP will be hired into existing vacancies in our Halifax and Dartmouth Intensive Care Units:
- Victoria General 3A Med-Surg ICU
- Halifax Infirmary 5.1 Cardiovascular CVICU
- Halifax Infirmary 5.2 Med-Surg ICU
- Halifax Infirmary 6.4 Coronary Care Unit
- Dartmouth General ICU
What We Offer
- Up to $10,000 in signing bonuses available
- Full sponsorship in the Critical Care Nursing Program ($20,000+)
- Up to $5000 in relocation expenses
- Competitive compensation
- Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan
- Variety of available shifts
- Continuous Clinical Education & Support
- Opportunity for advancement within the organization
Successful external applicants who accepted into the CCNP and accept the above incentives will agree to complete the program and continue working with Nova Scotia Health for a minimum of three (3) years, as a Registered Nurse in the assigned unit(s) and will be required to sign a Return of Service Agreement.
About You
- Currently working as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum of one (1) year acute care experience required, two (2) years preferred
- IMCU experience preferred
How to Apply
Please apply to this opportunity with your resume and cover letter outlining:
Reasons for applying to this specialty program- What you wish to achieve through the program
- Goals and aspirations
- Skills, resources, and experience that would facilitate completion of the program
- Additional comments that support your application
- Completed reference form from your current manager. The online reference check form is accessible from the following link and should be forwarded to your manager: https://learninginstitute.nshealth.ca/registration/specialty-programs-courses/employer-reference-form
Applications will be assessed and will be followed by an interview.
Compensation & Benefits Package
NSNU Registered Nurse:
$35.21 - $41.48 hourly
$42.93 hourly with 25 years' experience
NSGEU Registered Nurse:
$35.03 - $41.41 hourly
$42.86 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 the Critical Care Nursing Program. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.
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. Our priority groups are Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, People of Colour, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs and communities, please contact us! recruitment.services-cz@nshealth.ca
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