Job Description

Req ID: 210637
Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health
Type of Employment: Casual Relief
Union: Nursing
About the Opportunity
The Undergraduate Student Nurse (USN) is an unregulated direct care provider who works as a member of the healthcare team providing safe patient/client/resident care while utilizing the nursing process.
The USN works in a collaborative practice environment, with various healthcare providers and is accountable to provide competent, safe, and ethical professional practice to individuals, families, and groups. Collaboration with other systems and external partners may be required.
Positions are open for new students who meet the 440 clinical hour requirement, have not already secured a role as an Undergraduate Student Nurse, and are not graduating until after January 2026. The start dates for this position will be December 1, December 15 or December 29.
About You
We want to hear from you if you have the following:

• Active enrollment in an accredited education program including:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Bachelor of Nursing (BN)
• Completed a minimum of 440 clinical hours as part of your education program
• Completed Physical Assessment and Pharmacology courses

Please ensure your resume includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours

• Various casual relief (no guarantee of hours) opportunities are available in various Medical, Surgical, Mental Health & Addictions, and Long-Term Care areas throughout Nova Scotia Health.
• Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• You will be asked to specify your work hours and location preferences in the screening questions that follow once you apply.

Compensation and Benefits
Undergraduate Student Nurse:
$27.90 hourly
Did you know that Nova Scotia Health has a New Nurse Mentorship Program that aims to create a supportive environment where undergraduate student nurses, newly-licensed registered nurses, practical nurses, and Internationally Educated Nurses can process their experiences as they transition to practice. It provides counsel, camaraderie, and inclusion. Our group of Mentors are a dynamic group with years of nursing experience
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us studentrecruitment@nshealth.ca

Skills Required