Bilingual Registered Nurse

The Bilingual Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, patient -centered care within acute and community healthcare settings. The RN works collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for diverse patient populations.

Bilingual capability (English + French) is required to support patient communication and service delivery across Nova Scotia.

Clinical Care

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments (physical, psychosocial, cultural)
  
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
  
• Administer medications and treatments safely
  
• Monitor patient progress and respond to changes in condition
  
• Provide bedside care across assigned units (e.g., medical -surgical, ER, long -term care)
  

Clinical Judgment & Safety

• Apply critical thinking in high -acuity and rapidly changing environments
  
• Recognize early signs of patient deterioration and escalate appropriately
  
• Follow infection prevention and control protocols
  
• Ensure compliance with patient safety standards
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Work with physicians, allied health professionals, and care teams
  
• Communicate effectively with patients and families in English and French
  
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care coordination
  

Requirements

Core Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and decision -making
  
• Ability to work in fast -paced, high -pressure environments
  
• Cultural competence and patient -centered care
  
• Adaptability and teamwork
  
• Time management and prioritization
  

Work Environment

• Rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays)
  
• Settings may include:
  
  • Acute care hospitals
    
  • Emergency departments
    
  • Specialty units
    
  • Community health settings