Full-time jobs in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Registered Psychiatric Nurses - Mental Health & Addictions - Seeking Experienced Candidates

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health · North Preston, NS, B2Z 1A3, Canada · Upper Hammonds Plains, NS, B4B 1N8, Canada · East Preston, NS, B2Z 1M2, Canada · Fall River, NS, B2T 1J5, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3H 2Y9, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3H 3A7, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3L 4R3, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3K 5L2, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3R 1V5, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3H 1V8, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3K 4N1, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3L 4R6, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3K 5R3, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3S 0H6, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3H 1V7, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3K 2R7, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3H 4K4, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3J 0E8, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3K 2M5, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3L 2C2, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3R 2H9, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3H 2E1, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3J 1Y2, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3J 3R4, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3J 3T4, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3J 1H1, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3H 4M2, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3S 0J5, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3L 4P1, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3H 2E2, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4N4, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2W 3E5, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 3S3, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B3A 1L9, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2W 2M3, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2X 1K8, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 2N4, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B3B 2B8, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B3W 6C6, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1Y6, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2X 1R5, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B3B 0E8, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 1G9, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2W 3E6, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B3A 4S5, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B3A 1M9, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B3A 4R9, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 3Z9, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4G8, Canada · Bedford, NS, B4B 0V1, Canada · Bedford, NS, B4B 1Z8, Canada · Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 0A2, Canada · Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 2J3, Canada · Beechville, NS, B3S 0G4, Canada

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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

Registered Psychiatric Nurses - Mental Health & Addictions - Seeking Experienced Candidates

North Preston, NS, B2Z 1A3, Canada
Upper Hammonds Plains, NS, B4B 1N8, Canada
East Preston, NS, B2Z 1M2, Canada
Fall River, NS, B2T 1J5, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3H 2Y9, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3H 3A7, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3L 4R3, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3K 5L2, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3R 1V5, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3H 1V8, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3K 4N1, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3L 4R6, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3K 5R3, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3S 0H6, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3H 1V7, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3K 2R7, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3H 4K4, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3J 0E8, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3K 2M5, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3L 2C2, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3R 2H9, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3H 2E1, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3J 1Y2, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3J 3R4, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3J 3T4, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3J 1H1, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3H 4M2, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3S 0J5, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3L 4P1, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3H 2E2, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4N4, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2W 3E5, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 3S3, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B3A 1L9, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2W 2M3, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2X 1K8, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 2N4, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B3B 2B8, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B3W 6C6, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1Y6, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2X 1R5, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B3B 0E8, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 1G9, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2W 3E6, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B3A 4S5, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B3A 1M9, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B3A 4R9, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 3Z9, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4G8, Canada
Bedford, NS, B4B 0V1, Canada
Bedford, NS, B4B 1Z8, Canada
Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 0A2, Canada
Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 2J3, Canada
Beechville, NS, B3S 0G4, Canada

Within 25 km of Halifax · About 0.5 km from the city centre

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Job details

Apply by: Jan 1, 2027
Experience: $51.74 Hourly with 25 years' RN experience
Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Original job description

Req ID: 217993
Location: Inpatient Units
Department: Mental Health & Addictions Throughout Nova Scotia Health
Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Union: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position

About the Opportunity

We are excited to be growing our Mental Health and Addictions team and are actively recruiting Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) to join us. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a collaborative and evolving program, delivering high quality, patient-centred care in diverse and rewarding clinical environment across Nova Scotia.

Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health and Addictions, the Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) is a member of the Mental Health and Addictions team. The Registered Psychiatric Nurse provides assessment and planning, treatment and intervention, and crisis management for clients. The Registered Psychiatric Nurse carries out the general duties required of the mental health and addictions nursing team but in addition to those duties, participates in quality initiatives in the program of care, engages in collaborative person-centred care, and uses available information technology to support best practice.

The Registered Psychiatric Nurse utilizes psychiatric nursing processes through critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making, as well as teaching, counselling, and advocating on behalf of patients and their families. Registered Psychiatric Nurses provide safe, quality, family-centred care from a trauma-informed lens.

A Registered Psychiatric Nurse in Mental Health and Addictions, practices in accordance with the Nova Scotia Nurses College adhering to the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. Registered Psychiatric Nurses practice within the policies and procedures of the Nova Scotia Health Authority and are responsible for acting professionally and being accountable for their own practice.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Graduate from an accredited School of Psychiatric Nursing required
Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) required
Two (2) years recent clinical experience specific to Mental Health & Addictions
BLS-C (HCP) Certification required
Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NCVI) required
Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention Certification or willingness to obtain
Experience in working with high risk clients
Ability to work effectively in multiple software applications

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Various permanent, assignments (temporary), casual relief (no guarantee of hours), and opportunities available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia.

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

Compensation and Benefits

Registered Psychiatric Nurse:

$40.55 - $49.99 hourly ($79,072 - $97,480 Annually)

$51.74 Hourly with 25 years' RN experience

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. (Permanent and Long Assignments Only)

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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.

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Responsibilities

Assess and plan care, provide treatment and interventions, and manage crises for clients receiving mental health and addictions services. Deliver safe, trauma-informed, family-centered care while collaborating with the care team, supporting quality initiatives, and using information technology to promote best practices.

Requirements

Applicants must graduate from an accredited School of Psychiatric Nursing, be eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing, and have two years of recent clinical experience in mental health and addictions. Required qualifications include BLS-C (HCP) and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification; suicide risk assessment and intervention certification is required or must be obtained, along with experience working with high-risk clients and proficiency across multiple software applications.

Skills

Psychiatric Nursing
Mental Health Care
Addictions Care
Patient Assessment
Care Planning
Treatment and Intervention
Crisis Management
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Teaching and Counseling
Patient Advocacy
Trauma-Informed Care
Family-Centered Care
Risk Assessment
Software Applications

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Travel Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Defined Benefit Pension Plan

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Keywords

Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Psychiatric Nursing
Mental Health
Addictions
Inpatient Care
Patient Assessment
Care Planning
Treatment and Intervention
Crisis Management
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Teaching
Counseling
Patient Advocacy
Trauma-Informed Care
Family-Centered Care
Quality Initiatives
Collaborative Care
Information Technology
Nova Scotia College of Nursing
BLS-C (HCP)
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Suicide Risk Assessment
Suicide Intervention
High-Risk Clients
Software Applications

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