Job Description
Hines Health Services (HHS) is recruiting qualified RN’s to fill vacant short term contract roles within Nova Scotia Health Authority.
The RN is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care. The RN provides clinical leadership particularly in complex or unpredictable patient/client care settings. The RN has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide competent, evidence-based nursing practice. As a member of a collaborative care team, the RN works with other disciplines to coordinate care to achieve patient/family outcomes. The RN contributes to the efficient and effective functioning of the service/unit and coordination of patient care. The RN complies with documentation processes at NSHA sites.
Hourly rate:
$70-95/hour, commensurate with experience
Benefits: Flights, accommodations, per diem based on contract
Additional compensation: Paid travel mileage
Location: Various locations in Nova Scotia separated by 4 zones
- Central: Halifax Area, Eastern Shore, West Hants
- Eastern: Cape Breton, Guysborough, Antigonish
- Northern: Colchester-East Hans, Cumberland, Pictou
- Western: Annapolis Valley, South Shore, South West
Required Qualifications:
· Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
· Registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
· Minimum 1 year nursing experience within Canada
· Basic Life Support- Level C (Health Care Provider (“HCP”)) Certification
· RN entry level competencies (e.g., care and maintenance of nasogastric tubes, intravenous (“IV”) initiation)
· RN post-entry level competencies (e.g. Venipuncture, Care of Central Venous Access Device (“CVAD”), Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (“PICC”) line, direct administration of intravenous medications)
· RNs deployed to Mental Health programs must have training in non-violent crisis intervention, Pinel restraint training and emergency restraint chair training
· Current and clean Driver’s Abstract
· Willingness to work shift work, including days, nights and evenings
· Clear and valid CRC with VSS dated within the last 90 days
HHS is not seeking to recruit nurses employed by NSHA; but, looking to fill contract roles to meet the short-term needs of the health care system.
Explore additional career opportunities with Hines Health Services at https://www.hineshealth.ca/careers/, or connect with our team directly at [email protected].
Please Note:
In accordance with company policy, we do not engage individuals as independent contractors. All successful candidates are hired as employees. If you are seeking work on an independent contractor basis, please be advised that this opportunity does not align with our current employment structure.
Hines Health Services facilitates candidate submissions for healthcare opportunities. To proceed, applicants must meet provincial licensing, reference, and mandatory pre-hire requirements, including immunizations, current BLS-HCP, a Vulnerable Sector Search dated within 10 years, and N95 fit testing, where applicable. Placements are competitive and final selection is made by the Provincial Health Authority.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for the interviews will be contacted.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70.00-$95.00 per hour
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Canadian Registered Nursing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- BLS Certification (preferred)
- Registered Nurse (RN) License (required)
Work Location: On the road
