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 3rd until December 1st,

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

Successful external applicants who are 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 years as a Registered Nurse in the assigned unit(s) and will be required to sign a Return of Service Agreement.

About You

How to Apply

Please apply to this opportunity with your resume and cover letter outlining :

Applications will be assessed and will be followed by an interview.

Compensation and Incentives

39.76 - $49.01 hourly

50.73 hourly with 25 years of RN 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.