Licensed Practical Nurse - Float Team - Permanent Resource Nurse (PRN)
Nova Scotia Health · Halifax, NS
- Pay
- $40.56 an hour
- Type
- Casual
- Posted
- Oct 26
- Closes
- Jan 27, 2027
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Float Team
- Permanent Resource Nurse (PRN)
Req ID: 224921
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance
- QEII
Department: Access and Flow
Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Union: NSGEU Nursing Position
How You Make an Impact
Looking for a nursing role that offers flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to build your skills across different clinical environments? A Permanent Resource Nurse (PRN) may be the perfect fit.
As a PRN, you’ll join a dedicated float team that provides staffing support across patient care units and service areas, giving you the opportunity to work in a variety of clinical environments while helping meet the needs of our teams and patients.
What makes the PRN role unique?
Choose a cluster of units that fit your experience and career interests. You’ll have the opportunity to identify a group of units that align with your interests, strengths, and skill set. Your cluster can provide variety while allowing you to focus on areas where you’re interested in growing. You’ll only be assigned to units where you have been appropriately oriented and trained.
With a PRN role, you’ll have the opportunity to
Explore areas of nursing beyond a traditional permanent role
Grow through educational and professional development opportunities
Build a diverse clinical skill set to support your long-term career goals
PRNs will be assigned to an initial pod of units within Medicine, Surgery, or Heart Health at the QEII. You will receive the appropriate orientation and training to work safely and confidently within your assigned pod.
Your role is not limited to a single pod. As your experience and competencies grow, there may be opportunities to expand your clinical skills through additional orientation and training in other units and clinical areas, based on operational needs and available opportunities.
Flexibility that works for you
Build a schedule that works for you. Choose from full-time or part-time opportunities and a variety of scheduling options, including long-week/short-week rotations and four shifts on/five shifts off.
Shifts are primarily 12 hours, and applicable shift differentials are paid in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
The Permanent Resource Nurse role offers variety to keep you engaged, the flexibility to support your life, and opportunities to keep learning and growing.
Compensation
$31.74 – $35.81 per hour ($61,893 – $69,829 annually)
Up to $37.06 per hour for LPNs with 25 years of experience
Permanent Resource Nurse supplement of up to $3.50 per hour, in addition to the regular hourly rate and other applicable premiums
Shift differentials are also available in accordance with the Collective Agreement
Permanent Resource Nurse Supplement
The PRN supplement increases with time in the position
First 6 months: +$0.50/hour
6–12 months: +$0.75/hour
2–24 months: +$1.00/hour
After 24 months: +$3.50/hour
With 25 years of LPN experience and more than 24 months in the PRN position, you could earn up to $40.56 per hour, before applicable shift differentials.
Compensation and premiums are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable Collective Agreement.
What We Offer
Nova Scotia Health offers the following benefits for eligible positions:
Virtual Health Access: Get convenient, on-demand care through Telus Health, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health — giving you and your family peace of mind wherever you are.
Paid Vacation: Start your journey with three weeks of paid vacation each year, so you can relax, recharge, and do more of what you love.
Parental Leave Top-Up: We proudly support growing families with a parental leave top-up, helping you focus on what matters most during life’s biggest moments.
Exclusive Corporate Discounts: Enjoy access to a wide range of corporate discounts, saving you money on products, services, and experiences.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Eligible candidates can take advantage of a robust benefits program through Nova Scotia Health , including:
Health & dental coverage
Travel insurance
Long-term disability protection
Life insurance
A defined benefit pension plan
Your Must-Haves
Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR)
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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