Specialty Registered Nurse; Travel Nurse

Position: Specialty Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse)
Location: Louisbourg

Job Description – Specialty Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse)

Requisition
Client:
Nova Scotia Health Authority

Position Title:

Specialty Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse)
Engagement Type:
Vendor‑Sourced Travel Nurse

Location:

Nova Scotia, Canada

Schedule:

4 Days per Week | 11.25 Hours per Day
Allocation: 100%
Openings: 1

Employment Type:

Contract / Travel Assignment

Position Overview
Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Specialty Registered Nurse (RN) to provide advanced nursing care in specialized clinical settings. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care, providing clinical leadership, and supporting interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal patient and family outcomes. This role is ideal for nurses with experience managing complex patient populations and working in fast‑paced, acute care environments where critical thinking, clinical expertise, and sound judgment are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Provide safe, competent, and evidence‑based nursing care to patients with complex and specialized healthcare needs.

Assume responsibility for the overall coordination, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

Deliver clinical leadership and professional guidance within specialized care environments.

Assess, monitor, and respond effectively to changing patient conditions and complex clinical situations.

Collaborate with physicians, allied health professionals, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.

Advocate for patients and families while supporting informed decision‑making and care planning.

Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient documentation in accordance with Nova Scotia Health Authority policies and standards.

Participate in patient and family education initiatives to support health promotion and recovery.

Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management initiatives within the unit.

Support the efficient and effective operation of the clinical service area through collaboration and professional engagement.

Adhere to all regulatory, professional, and organizational standards of nursing practice.

Required Qualifications

Current registration and licensure as a Registered Nurse in good standing.

Eligibility to practice nursing within the Province of Nova Scotia.

Demonstrated experience in a specialty nursing environment involving complex patient care.

Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision‑making skills.

Experience working in multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative care model.

Commitment to evidence‑based practice, patient‑centered care, and continuous professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous travel nursing experience.

Experience in acute care, critical care, emergency, specialty medicine, surgical, or other specialized clinical settings.

Current certifications relevant to specialty nursing practice (e.g., ACLS, BLS, specialty certifications).

Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.

Core Competencies

Clinical Leadership

Advanced Patient Assessment

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Patient‑Centered Care

Care Coordination

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Communication & Documentation Excellence

Adaptability in Complex Clinical Environments

Quality & Safety Focus

Why Join This Assignment?
This opportunity offers experienced Specialty Registered Nurses the chance to work within one of Canada’s leading healthcare organizations, providing advanced patient care while supporting healthcare delivery across Nova Scotia. The assignment offers exposure to diverse clinical settings, collaborative healthcare teams, and meaningful patient impact through specialized nursing practice.

Start Date:

June 22, 2026
Assignment Type:
Travel Nurse Contract
Client:
Nova Scotia Health Authority

Requisition

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