Expression of Interest - Emergency Nursing Program; ENP

Req
Location:
Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Department:
Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health
Type of Employment:
Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Union:
Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position

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.

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About the Opportunity

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.

The Emergency Nursing Program (ENP) prepares Registered Nurses for professional practice in the emergency department. This performance-based program supports RNs to advance their clinical judgement, 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.

Programs 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 will be aligned with a transition to practice approach, with blended clinical and study time, that will support the nurse in transferring program competencies into their Emergency Nursing practice.

Employees accepted into the program will also be scheduled for regular periods of orientation in the emergency environment with the purpose of providing further support in transitioning to this specialized area. Information related to the program can be accessed here:
Overview of Emergency Nursing Program at the Learning Institute

Successful applicants will 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 be required to sign a one (1) year Return of Service Agreement.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Currently working as a Registered Nurse within Nova Scotia Health, or are interested in starting a nursing career at Nova Scotia Health

• Minimum of one (1) year acute care experience preferred

• IMCU experience preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Locations Available

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:

• Central Zone
• Western Zone
• Northern Zone
• Eastern Zone

What We Offer

• Full sponsorship in the Emergency Nursing Program ($20,000+)
• In person simulation/skills labs and clinical training is available in all four zones
• Continuous Clinical Education & Support
• Opportunity for advancement within the organization

Compensation

$40…