Job DescriptionJob Description – Specialty Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)Location: Dartmouth General Hospital, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Role: Specialty Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
Start Date: August 1, 2026
Schedule: 8 x 12-hour shifts bi-weekly (Days/Nights)
Work Environment: Onsite
Position OverviewDartmouth General Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to support its fast-paced Emergency Department. The Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing care to both adult and pediatric patients. The successful candidate will provide high-quality emergency nursing care, clinical leadership, and collaborative patient-centered services in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for emergency department patients.
- Provide safe, evidence-based nursing interventions for patients with acute and complex healthcare needs.
- Triage and prioritize patient care based on clinical urgency and established protocols.
- Collaborate with physicians, allied health professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Monitor patient conditions and respond effectively to changes in clinical status.
- Administer medications, treatments, and emergency interventions as required.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in accordance with NS Health standards.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.
- Provide education and support to patients and families.
- Demonstrate leadership and mentorship within the clinical team environment.
Mandatory Qualifications- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Nova Scotia prior to start date.
- Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience.
- Recent Emergency Department nursing experience.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Experience working in high-acuity and fast-paced healthcare environments.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications- Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) certification.
- Previous experience within Nova Scotia Health facilities.
- Experience providing care to both adult and pediatric emergency patients.
Working Conditions- 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Emergency Department environment with varying patient acuity levels.
- Exposure to urgent, complex, and unpredictable clinical situations.
- Onsite orientation provided upon assignment commencement.
Additional Requirements- ACLS and CTAS certificates (if applicable) must be submitted with the application.
- Candidates must disclose any requested time off during the contract period at the time of submission.
- Nova Scotia nursing licensure must be active and verified before the start date.
- If previously employed by Nova Scotia Health, candidates should indicate the facility and department worked.
Apply: Send resume & documents to recruiter@sereneaid.com
Call: 647-794-8009
RequirementsKey Responsibilities Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for emergency department patients. Provide safe, evidence-based nursing interventions for patients with acute and complex healthcare needs. Triage and prioritize patient care based on clinical urgency and established protocols. Collaborate with physicians, allied health professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care. Monitor patient conditions and respond effectively to changes in clinical status. Administer medications, treatments, and emergency interventions as required. Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in accordance with NS Health standards. Support quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs. Provide education and support to patients and families. Demonstrate leadership and mentorship within the clinical team environment.