Nursing Graduates; RN Temporary, and Casual

Position: Nursing Graduates (RN) - Permanent, Temporary, and Casual Opportunities
About IWK Health
IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities.

We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families, and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Job Details
Company:  IWK Health

Req :  223548

Department/Program:  Various Service Areas Throughout IWK Health

Location:

Halifax

Type of Employment:  Permanent, Temporary, and Casual

Start Date:

Fall 2026

Union Status:  Nursing Bargaining Unit

Compensation:  $35.0554 /hour for conditional license and $40.5534 /hour for active-practicing license

Closing Date:  July 31, 2026 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

About The Opportunity
The Nursing Graduate is a member of an interdisciplinary care team, providing holistic, comprehensive evidence‑based care to meet the needs of individuals, families, and/or communities. The Nursing Graduate provides leadership in nursing assessment, and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient/family care for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, or restoring health, preventing illness, injury, and disability or supporting a peaceful death.

The Nursing Graduate provides care in collaboration with the patient and family, other nurses, and health team members throughout all stages of health and complexities of illness. The Nursing Graduate builds professional relationships with other nurses and health team members to support the work of a strong interprofessional team and provision of quality patient/family care.

The Nursing Graduate ensures the goals and needs of the patients and families are prioritized and individualized, using nursing knowledge, critical thinking, and clinical judgment. The Nursing Graduate engages in independent, interdependent, and dependent functions to provide healthcare focusing on comprehensive assessment, patient/family education, and coordination of care. The Nursing Graduate helps to build our reputation for excellence in the Maritime community, contributing to a sustainable healthcare system through formal and informal partnerships.

The Nursing Graduate pursues excellence in care, teaching, and research through a spirit of inquiry, discovery, and innovation, leveraging our reputation and influence to advocate for health.

The Nursing Graduate practices according to the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, the Nova Scotia College of Nursing Standards of Nursing Practice, specialty standards as applicable, and the policies and procedures of IWK Health.

Nursing Graduates are a welcomed source of talent at IWK Health; the Nursing Residency Program supports transition to practice. For more information, see

Qualifications
To be considered, candidates must be licensed or eligible for license with the Nova Scotia Nursing Regulator, have successfully completed a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support (BLS) program, and have graduated from a BScN program between August 2026 and December 2026. Candidates should ensure their resume includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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