Nova Scotia offers a variety of nursing jobs, including positions for registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health. There are opportunities in specialties like critical care, pediatrics, and mental health, along with support for relocation and expedited licensure for qualified candidates.
International Applicants
Links For Nursing Job Opportunities in Nova Scotia
All Opportunities
Nova Scotia Health Career Opportunities - More Than Medicine
Nova Scotia Continuing Care Opportunities - Nova Scotia Continuing Care Career Opportunities - More Than Medicine - Healthcare Jobs in Nova Scotia, Canada
Registered Nurse - Telehealth in Nova Scotia | Available jobs - Job Bank
Immigration Information
Registration and Licensing Pathways for International Applicants
Before You Start the Process
- NSCN and Nova Scotia Health do not work with recruitment agencies or individuals that offer faster licensing or work placement for a fee. You are working only with us. No payments are required outside of official NSCN processes.
- If you are educated as a mental health nurse, email [email protected] before applying.
- If you are a United States educated LPN, RN, or NP please e-mail us at [email protected] before applying to NNAS.
- If you are currently licensed to practice as a nurse in India, the Philippines, Nigeria, the UK, Australia or New Zealand and have a job offer with a Nova Scotia employer, please e-mail us at [email protected] before applying to NNAS.
What nursing designation do I want to pursue?
- In Nova Scotia, there are 3 nursing designations: Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Registered Nurse (RN), and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- Read the Nursing Scope of Practice(PDF) document to understand the difference between the three designations.
- If you are educated as an RN, you can choose to apply for an RN or LPN nursing licence.
- If you are seeking licensure as an NP, you must apply for an RN nursing licence first.
- There are separate applications, fees and registration exams for each designation.
Traditional Licensing Pathway - National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS)
- Apply to the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) to get an NNAS Advisory Report for Nova Scotia.