Internal Travel Nurse - Emergency Department

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Surrey, BC

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Nova Scotia Health and elevate your nursing career while exploring Nova Scotia! Nova Scotia Health’s Provincial Internal Travel Nurse Team offers a unique and rewarding opportunity for nurses across the province. With placements available in diverse communities throughout Nova Scotia, you’ll have the chance to expand your skills, experience the warmth of new environments, and contribute to our critical Emergency Departments. Enjoy the flexibility, professional growth, and dynamic experiences that come with being a valued member of this team.

Requirements

Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
A minimum of 3 years emergency nursing experience required
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
CTAS (Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale) required
EPICC – Foundations (Emergency Practice, Interventions and Care – Canada) or TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required
Current RQI BLS or, BLS-C (Basic Life Support – C) required
Current RQI ALS or, ACLS – (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required
Current RQI PALS or, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support); EPICC – Pediatrics (Emergency Practice, Interventions and Care – Canada) or ENPC (Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course) required
Trauma course – EPICC - Trauma (Emergency Practice, Interventions and Care – Canada); Rural Trauma Program or TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required

Nice To Haves

Emergency Nursing Program or Critical Care Nursing Program an asset
ENC (C) Certification an asset

Responsibilities

Work in various ED settings within the province.
Share your experience, enhance your skills and expand your clinical knowledge in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Improve healthcare access in rural areas.