Nursing, physician, PSW, pharmacist, and allied health roles across Nova Scotia — updated daily, free to use.
These organizations are among the most active healthcare employers in Nova Scotia in 2026.
The single integrated health authority for the province — operating hospitals and community health programs across all four zones.
Halifax's academic health centre and the largest hospital in Atlantic Canada — top destination for specialist nursing and allied health roles.
Atlantic Canada's leading children's and women's hospital — specialized roles in pediatric nursing, NICU, and maternity care.
Major pharmacy chains with strong Nova Scotia presence — active pharmacist recruitment in Halifax and Cape Breton.
Sydney's regional hospital — actively recruiting with strong focus on rural and remote nursing positions.
Victorian Order of Nurses — major home care provider actively recruiting PSWs and community health nurses across the province.
Typical salary ranges for regulated healthcare roles across Nova Scotia.
| Role | Entry Level | Mid-Career | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | $34–$40/hr | $42–$50/hr | $50–$58/hr |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | $26–$32/hr | $32–$38/hr | $38–$44/hr |
| Home Care Worker / PSW | $18–$22/hr | $22–$26/hr | $26–$30/hr |
| Pharmacist | $44–$52/hr | $52–$60/hr | $60–$70/hr |
| Physiotherapist | $36–$44/hr | $44–$52/hr | $52–$60/hr |
| Social Worker (RSW) | $50,000–$62,000/yr | $62,000–$78,000/yr | $78,000–$95,000/yr |
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Set Up Job Alert → Browse All Nova Scotia JobsYes — QEII Health Sciences Centre and IWK Health are major Halifax employers with continuous nursing vacancies across medical, surgical, pediatric, and emergency specialties.
Yes — Nova Scotia Health has been one of the most active provincial recruiters in Atlantic Canada, offering incentives for IENs and nurses from other provinces.
Significantly lower than Ontario or BC. Halifax offers a good quality of life with reasonable housing costs, making nurse salaries go much further.
Yes — the College of Nurses of Nova Scotia (CRNNS) has streamlined IEN registration, and Nova Scotia Health actively recruits internationally trained nurses.
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