Expression of Interest - Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP)

Req ID: 227773
Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations throughout Nova Scotia 
Department: Critical Care Departments Throughout Nova Scotia Health 
Type of Employment: Permanent Opportunities Available  
Union:  Nursing Position
Posting Closing Date: 23-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Are you interested in a career in Critical Care Nursing? We are seeking nurses interested in receiving specialty training and a permanent position to work in Critical Care Nursing at Nova Scotia Health! We have vacancies in a variety of Critical Care Departments across Nova Scotia Health and look forward to discussing this opportunity with you.

The Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP) prepares Registered Nurses for professional practice in critical care environments. 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 Critical Care Nursing practice. Employees accepted into the program will also be scheduled for regular periods of orientation in the critical care 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 Critical Care 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
• IMCU 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 CCNP 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

Compensation and Benefits

$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. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

​This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 

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.