Nursing Positions – Mental Health & Addictions

Full Time February 2, 2021 Education and Training

Job Overview

Job title: Nursing Positions – Mental Health & Addictions

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Job description: Req ID: 95581
Location: Various sites and community based locations throughout Nova Scotia Health
Company: Nova Scotia Health (NSH)
Department: Mental Health and Addictions

Type of Employment: Various Assignments and Permanent Opportunities Available
Union Status: Nursing Bargaining Unit – Constituent union representation dependent on location/department of position

Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

About Us:

Nova Scotia Health (NSH) 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 services. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

NSH employes professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there’s a place 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 NSH role means you’ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today or check out and see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

Are you a nursing professional with a passion for providing care? Nova Scotia Health (NSH) has several exciting opportunities for LPN, RN and NP positions across the province in Mental Health and Addictions. The Mental Health and Addictions Nurse works to their full scope of practice within an interprofessional and collaborative team, providing holistic and comprehensive care for individuals, families, groups, populations and communities across the continuum of care. Mental Health and Addictions services provide care in a number of settings, including inpatient, outpatient, withdrawal management and wellness, opiate treatment, forensics, intake and urgent care programs. Our Nursing opportunities across the four zones of Nova Scotia Health, click on these links for more details on what each zone has to offer! , , and

About You:

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

Completion of one of the following programs:

Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma (LPN)
Bachelor of Science Nursing/Diploma in Nursing (RN)
Masters of Nursing – Advanced Nursing Practice Stream or equivalent Nurse Practitioner Program (NP)
Licensed and registered with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses (NSCN) or eligible
Competencies in other languages considered an asset, French preferred

Please Note: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information. During the application process, we will ask you a few questions to determine which of our opportunities might be right for you. At that time we will pair your application with an existing vacancy and send you a copy of that posting.

Incentives:

Our benefits package includes health, dental, travel, long term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as, defined benefit pension plan.

Successful candidates may be eligible for comprehensive recruitment incentives. This includes signing bonus, relocation assistance, bursaries and scholarships for continuing education and more!

Hours:

Positions vary from full time, part time to casual assignment.

Salary Information:

Salary and benefits will commensurate with respective NSH collective agreements and terms and conditions of employment.

Once You’ve Applied:

Thank you for your interest in Nova Scotia Health. A recruiter will reach out to you if your qualifications and skills match an open position.