Nova Scotia Nurses' Union

Come join us on Tuesday, September 1st, at noon outside Jaime Battiste's office.
729 Highway 105, Boularderie East
We need to demand that our federal MP take a stand and enforce the Canada Health Act!

Happy National Acadian Day to all our wonderful Acadian nurses and their families who are celebrating.

The Pride celebrations continue! From August 6-16th, join in the festivities with a full lineup of Pride Cape Breton Festival events, including their Pride Parade. The parade begins at 12 PM on Saturday, August 8th, starting on George Street.

For event details and updates, visit their page, Pride Cape Breton Society, or check out their website at pridecb.com. NSNU members can check out yesterday's Campaigner e-memo for information about joining the NSNU and other activists in the parade line-up.

Be sure to send photos to [email protected]!

Great news! A big Nova Scotian welcome to our new union siblings up north.

We are proud to welcome nurses in Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut to our membership!

Represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), more than 1,300 nurses in the territories are now affiliated with the CFNU. Read the statement: https://nursesunions.ca/uniting-canadas-nurses-from-coast-to-coast-to-coast/

PSAC North PSAC - AFPC

The NSNU Office will be closed on Monday, August 3rd observation of the civic holiday, reopening at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, August 4th.

As we head into the long weekend, the NSNU encourages everyone to celebrate safely and help make the weekend enjoyable for all. We also extend a special thank you to the nurses who will be working throughout the holiday weekend to provide care for Nova Scotians.

The CFNU is calling on the Canadian government to use its voice, influence and diplomatic power to ensure that hospitals remain safe havens and health care workers are protected no matter where they serve.

Join us: https://win.newmode.net/cfnu/protecthealthcareworkersinconflictzones

VON Cape Breton Metro nurses didn’t let a little rain spoil the fun at their tailgate BBQ, held to give nurses a little boost.

Come rain or shine, it’s hard to dampen the spirit of our VON members.

If your NSNU Local would like to share summertime photos, send them to [email protected].

The Nova Scotia Internationally Educated Nurses Conference (NSIENN) welcomed nurses and health care representatives from across the province from July 23–24, 2026 in Halifax and was themed Re-Imagining IEN Integration in Nova Scotia and Beyond.

The attendees, who participated in person and virtually, were welcomed by The Honourable Michelle Thompson, Minister of Health and Wellness, followed by a keynote address by Dr. Leigh Chapman, Chief Nursing Officer of Canada.

A panel discussion titled Policy Conversation: IEN Integration Beyond Licensure featured NSNU president, Janet Hazelton; Annette Elliot Rose, Nova Scotia Health Chief Nurse Executive & Vice President, Clinical Performance & Professional Practice; Jennifer Best, Senior Director, Legislative Services and Deputy Registrar, NSNMR; and Ron Garcia, International and Campus Recruitment Lead, Shannex. They shared their views and ideas on a coordinated and collaborative approach to IEN integration.

NSNU’s OH&S Advisor, Heather Matthews provided a presentation on understanding occupational health and safety. Other NSNU reps in attendance included Donna Gillis, NSNU 1st VP, Natalie Nymark, VP IWK and Anne Boutilier, Central Vice-President who managed NSNU’s exhibit, fielding questions throughout the conference.

The event featured partner speeches, networking, the annual NSIENN awards ceremony, research discussions, panel insights, and networking.

Congratulations to the organizers on this inaugural event.

As current federal funding agreements come to an end, it’s time for a First Ministers’ Meeting that is focused on health care. Tell PM Carney to put health care back on the agenda: https://win.newmode.net/dont-let-public-health-care-fall-off-the-priority-list-EN