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Mental Health RN NS

Job in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: Tappwfs
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Healthcare Nursing, Psychiatry
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60.9 CAD Hourly CAD 60.90 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

TAPP Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join a multidisciplinary outpatient mental health team in Halifax NS.

Overview

Mental Health RN
Location: Halifax NS - Work on a military base
T4 Contract available at $60.90 per hour.
Hours: 37.5/week, 7.5 hour days, M-F days (730-4), 1 hour lunch-time
Work schedule: 18-22 hours per week of direct client care, built in time for admin and team meetings.
Benefits: 4 weeks vacation, health/dental, Christmas closure, 11 paid stat holidays

Responsibilities
  • Intake, crisis interventions biopsychosocial assessment, individual therapy, medication monitoring.
  • Must use CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strengths-Based, or Solution Focused Therapy.

    Note:

    Resume must demonstrate experience and professional development related to these treatment modalities.
Required Qualifications
  • MUST meet 1/3 education pathways listed:
  • Bachelors degree in Nursing from a recognized institution AND one of the following:
    • Post-graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing
    • CNA Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN)
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (or equivalent)
  • Bachelors degree in Nursing from a recognized institution AND a Psychiatric Nursing diploma
  • Minimum 3 years of mental health nursing experience within the last 5 years (No gaps)
  • Must have resided in Canada consecutively in the last 5 years (No gaps) in order to pass clearance
  • Experience in adult community mental health settings
  • Strong skills in psychotherapy, CBT, solution-focused therapy, and crisis intervention
  • Current RN license in Nova Scotia
  • BLS or CPR/AED Level C (or willingness to obtain)

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CANDIDATES ARE ELIGIBLE - Candidates must provide an education evaluation letter confirming equivalency to a Canadian degree. A copy of this letter will be required during the screening process.

About the Role

TAPP Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join a multidisciplinary outpatient mental health team in Halifax NS. This role focuses on delivering evidence-based mental health care to adults, with an emphasis on operational trauma, occupational health, and deployment-related care.

Apply / Contact

Interested? Let’s talk!

Contact Bronwyn Williams:  |

About TAPP Workforce Solutions Inc.
At TAPP, we believe in more than just filling jobs—we connect great talent with great opportunities. As a talent acquisition company, we work closely with our clients to meet their hiring needs, ensuring the right fit for both employers and candidates. We act as a talent agent for the professionals we serve, helping you navigate your career path, providing insights into new opportunities, and aligning you with roles that match your skills, aspirations, and goals.

Whether you re actively looking or simply exploring your next move, we’re here to support your journey every step of the way.

Your success is our priority. Let s find your next opportunity together.

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