Specialty Registered Nurse; Emergency Department

Specialty Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)

Dartmouth East, Canada | Posted on 06/04/2026

Job 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)

Dartmouth 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.

• 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.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Nova Scotia prior to start date.
• Minimum 2 years of recent 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.

• Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) certification.
• Previous experience within Nova Scotia Health facilities.
• Experience providing care to both adult and pediatric emergency patients.

• 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.

• 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.