Expression of Interest - Emergency Nursing Program (ENP)

Job summary

The successful candidate will participate in the Emergency Nursing Program to advance clinical judgment and leadership skills. They will provide high-quality emergency care to patients with varying levels of acuity across Nova Scotia Health facilities.

Job details

Req ID: 227766 Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova ScotiaDepartment: Emergency Departments Throughout Nova Scotia Health Type of Employment: Permanent Opportunities AvailableUnion: Nursing Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union Based on Location 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 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 $40.55 - $49.99 hourly $51.74 hourly with 25 years 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. What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will participate in the Emergency Nursing Program to advance clinical judgment and leadership skills. They will provide high-quality emergency care to patients with varying levels of acuity across Nova Scotia Health facilities.

Requirements

Applicants must be Registered Nurses, with a preference for at least one year of acute care experience. Candidates must commit to completing the program and signing a one-year return of service agreement.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Full sponsorship in the Emergency Nursing Program

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Emergency nursing
• Clinical judgment
• Critical thinking
• Clinical leadership
• Acute care
• Patient care
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Emergency department operations
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Clinical Leadership
• Acute Care
• Emergency Nursing
• Critical Thinking
• Disabilities
• Emergency Departments
• High Acuity Medicine
• Innovation
• Nursing

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Emergency Room Registered Nurse
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses

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