Nova Scotia Nurses' Union
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The Nova Scotia Nurses' Union represents over 8,000 RNs, LPNs and NPs in Nova Scotia's hospitals, long term care facilities and community nursing practices.
The NSNU’s Board of Directors and staff remember the sacrifices made by our veterans, wartime and active nurses, and other members of our military. The NSNU would like to offer our sincerest gratitude. Your efforts are honoured today but appreciated by all, always.
Lest We Forget.
Lest We Forget.
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The NSNU’s Board of Directors and staff remember the sacrifices made by our veterans, wartime and active nurses, and other members of our military. The NSNU would like to offer our sincerest gratitude. Your efforts are honoured today but appreciated by all, always.
Lest We Forget.
Lest We Forget.
Please note that the provincial NSNU office will be closed tomorrow on Tuesday, November 11th in observation of Remembrance Day, reopening on Wednesday, November 12th at 8:30 AM.
November 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Please note that the provincial NSNU office will be closed tomorrow on Tuesday, November 11th in observation of Remembrance Day, reopening on Wednesday, November 12th at 8:30 AM.
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Join us this week in celebrating nurse practitioners and the invaluable work they do in the healthcare field and communities.
November 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Join us this week in celebrating nurse practitioners and the invaluable work they do in the healthcare field and communities.
In addition to staying on top of your seasonal vaccinations, you can protect yourself and others against the flu by continuing to take precautions, such as masking when sick, social distancing and washing your hands.
nsnu.ca/flu 💻
nsnu.ca/flu 💻
November 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In addition to staying on top of your seasonal vaccinations, you can protect yourself and others against the flu by continuing to take precautions, such as masking when sick, social distancing and washing your hands.
nsnu.ca/flu 💻
nsnu.ca/flu 💻
Those with chronic illness, children, seniors, moms-to-be and anyone who works or lives with them should be vaccinated.
Stay healthy for your family this flu season. Learn more at nsnu.ca/flu #FightTheFlu
Stay healthy for your family this flu season. Learn more at nsnu.ca/flu #FightTheFlu
November 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Those with chronic illness, children, seniors, moms-to-be and anyone who works or lives with them should be vaccinated.
Stay healthy for your family this flu season. Learn more at nsnu.ca/flu #FightTheFlu
Stay healthy for your family this flu season. Learn more at nsnu.ca/flu #FightTheFlu
This week, we honour the nurses who have dedicated themselves to the field of perioperative care - providing comfort, support, and exceptional skill to those undergoing surgery.
From November 9-15, we celebrate Perioperative Nurses Week, recognizing their tireless work and commitment to patients.
From November 9-15, we celebrate Perioperative Nurses Week, recognizing their tireless work and commitment to patients.
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This week, we honour the nurses who have dedicated themselves to the field of perioperative care - providing comfort, support, and exceptional skill to those undergoing surgery.
From November 9-15, we celebrate Perioperative Nurses Week, recognizing their tireless work and commitment to patients.
From November 9-15, we celebrate Perioperative Nurses Week, recognizing their tireless work and commitment to patients.
Flu season is upon us, and no one likes to get sick.
Don't let the flu keep you down. Visit your healthcare provider for your flu vaccine and #FightTheFlu 💪🏼
Don't let the flu keep you down. Visit your healthcare provider for your flu vaccine and #FightTheFlu 💪🏼
November 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Flu season is upon us, and no one likes to get sick.
Don't let the flu keep you down. Visit your healthcare provider for your flu vaccine and #FightTheFlu 💪🏼
Don't let the flu keep you down. Visit your healthcare provider for your flu vaccine and #FightTheFlu 💪🏼
Flu season is upon us, and no one likes to get sick.
To ensure you have some protection from the flu this year, visit your Nurse Practitioner, local pharmacy or other primary care provider to receive your flu shot and #FightTheFlu!
Learn more at nsnu.ca/flu
To ensure you have some protection from the flu this year, visit your Nurse Practitioner, local pharmacy or other primary care provider to receive your flu shot and #FightTheFlu!
Learn more at nsnu.ca/flu
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Flu season is upon us, and no one likes to get sick.
To ensure you have some protection from the flu this year, visit your Nurse Practitioner, local pharmacy or other primary care provider to receive your flu shot and #FightTheFlu!
Learn more at nsnu.ca/flu
To ensure you have some protection from the flu this year, visit your Nurse Practitioner, local pharmacy or other primary care provider to receive your flu shot and #FightTheFlu!
Learn more at nsnu.ca/flu
Getting an influenza vaccine is the best way to prevent the misery of the flu and its complications.
Everyone in Nova Scotia (6 months and older) is encouraged to get an influenza vaccine, especially people at high risk of complications.
Learn more at nsnu.ca/flu 💪 #FightTheFlu
Everyone in Nova Scotia (6 months and older) is encouraged to get an influenza vaccine, especially people at high risk of complications.
Learn more at nsnu.ca/flu 💪 #FightTheFlu
November 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Getting an influenza vaccine is the best way to prevent the misery of the flu and its complications.
Everyone in Nova Scotia (6 months and older) is encouraged to get an influenza vaccine, especially people at high risk of complications.
Learn more at nsnu.ca/flu 💪 #FightTheFlu
Everyone in Nova Scotia (6 months and older) is encouraged to get an influenza vaccine, especially people at high risk of complications.
Learn more at nsnu.ca/flu 💪 #FightTheFlu
Those with chronic illness, children, seniors, moms-to-be and anyone who works or lives with them should be vaccinated.
Stay healthy, for you and for others. #FightTheFlu nsnu.ca/flu
Stay healthy, for you and for others. #FightTheFlu nsnu.ca/flu
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Those with chronic illness, children, seniors, moms-to-be and anyone who works or lives with them should be vaccinated.
Stay healthy, for you and for others. #FightTheFlu nsnu.ca/flu
Stay healthy, for you and for others. #FightTheFlu nsnu.ca/flu
The high-dose influenza vaccine is available for free to all Nova Scotians over 65.
Appointments can be made online at novascotia.flow.canimmunize.ca/en/covid-flu... 💪 #FightTheFlu
Appointments can be made online at novascotia.flow.canimmunize.ca/en/covid-flu... 💪 #FightTheFlu
November 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The high-dose influenza vaccine is available for free to all Nova Scotians over 65.
Appointments can be made online at novascotia.flow.canimmunize.ca/en/covid-flu... 💪 #FightTheFlu
Appointments can be made online at novascotia.flow.canimmunize.ca/en/covid-flu... 💪 #FightTheFlu
Know the signs and take precautions when you are not feeling well.
Learn how to #FightTheFlu at nsnu.ca/flu 💪🏻🦠
Learn how to #FightTheFlu at nsnu.ca/flu 💪🏻🦠
November 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Know the signs and take precautions when you are not feeling well.
Learn how to #FightTheFlu at nsnu.ca/flu 💪🏻🦠
Learn how to #FightTheFlu at nsnu.ca/flu 💪🏻🦠
Those with chronic illness, children, seniors, moms-to-be and anyone who works or lives with them should be vaccinated.
Stay healthy, for you and for others. #FightTheFlu 😷 nsnu.ca/flu
Stay healthy, for you and for others. #FightTheFlu 😷 nsnu.ca/flu
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Those with chronic illness, children, seniors, moms-to-be and anyone who works or lives with them should be vaccinated.
Stay healthy, for you and for others. #FightTheFlu 😷 nsnu.ca/flu
Stay healthy, for you and for others. #FightTheFlu 😷 nsnu.ca/flu
Flu season is upon us, and no one likes to get sick.
#ShowALittleMuscle by visiting your healthcare provider for your flu vaccine!
Learn more at nsnu.ca/flu 🦠 #FightTheFlu
#ShowALittleMuscle by visiting your healthcare provider for your flu vaccine!
Learn more at nsnu.ca/flu 🦠 #FightTheFlu
November 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Flu season is upon us, and no one likes to get sick.
#ShowALittleMuscle by visiting your healthcare provider for your flu vaccine!
Learn more at nsnu.ca/flu 🦠 #FightTheFlu
#ShowALittleMuscle by visiting your healthcare provider for your flu vaccine!
Learn more at nsnu.ca/flu 🦠 #FightTheFlu
Don't forget! Daylight Savings Time wraps up this weekend. Enjoy your extra hour of sleep in the morning… but the sunset will sneak up on you a little earlier.
Remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 2nd at 2 a.m.
Remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 2nd at 2 a.m.
November 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Don't forget! Daylight Savings Time wraps up this weekend. Enjoy your extra hour of sleep in the morning… but the sunset will sneak up on you a little earlier.
Remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 2nd at 2 a.m.
Remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 2nd at 2 a.m.
Nova Scotians of all ages celebrate the spooky season. It’s also a time when we see an influx of injuries and visits to emergency rooms. Follow these safety tips to ensure young and old have a fun and safe Halloween:
October 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Nova Scotians of all ages celebrate the spooky season. It’s also a time when we see an influx of injuries and visits to emergency rooms. Follow these safety tips to ensure young and old have a fun and safe Halloween:
After many hours of debating, voting, and reporting, the 53rd Convention of the Nova Scotia Federation has adjourned.
The NSNU extends congratulations to Melissa Marsman, the new president of the NSFL. We look forward to working closely with Melissa, a highly experienced labour leader.
The NSNU extends congratulations to Melissa Marsman, the new president of the NSFL. We look forward to working closely with Melissa, a highly experienced labour leader.
October 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
After many hours of debating, voting, and reporting, the 53rd Convention of the Nova Scotia Federation has adjourned.
The NSNU extends congratulations to Melissa Marsman, the new president of the NSFL. We look forward to working closely with Melissa, a highly experienced labour leader.
The NSNU extends congratulations to Melissa Marsman, the new president of the NSFL. We look forward to working closely with Melissa, a highly experienced labour leader.
At a rally this morning, participants at the 53rd Convention of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour demonstrated their solidarity with CUPE Local 3912, part-time faculty at St. Mary’s University and Mount Saint Vincent University.
October 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
At a rally this morning, participants at the 53rd Convention of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour demonstrated their solidarity with CUPE Local 3912, part-time faculty at St. Mary’s University and Mount Saint Vincent University.
Close to 30 NSNU members, and many other fierce union activists, gathered in Halifax yesterday to kickstart the 53rd Convention of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour.
October 27, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Close to 30 NSNU members, and many other fierce union activists, gathered in Halifax yesterday to kickstart the 53rd Convention of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour.
As a guest at the New Brunswick Nurses Union's 51st AGM, NSNU President Janet Hazelton addressed nurses from our neighbouring province in Moncton today, bringing best wishes and sharing the Nova Scotia nursing experience.
Congratulations to NBNU on another successful event!
Congratulations to NBNU on another successful event!
October 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
As a guest at the New Brunswick Nurses Union's 51st AGM, NSNU President Janet Hazelton addressed nurses from our neighbouring province in Moncton today, bringing best wishes and sharing the Nova Scotia nursing experience.
Congratulations to NBNU on another successful event!
Congratulations to NBNU on another successful event!
The Board of Directors and staff at the NSNU wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving weekend. 🦃🍂
We hope you can gather with family and friends to celebrate, enjoy our beautiful province, and give thanks. Special thanks to our nurses working through the holiday to provide support for others.
We hope you can gather with family and friends to celebrate, enjoy our beautiful province, and give thanks. Special thanks to our nurses working through the holiday to provide support for others.
October 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The Board of Directors and staff at the NSNU wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving weekend. 🦃🍂
We hope you can gather with family and friends to celebrate, enjoy our beautiful province, and give thanks. Special thanks to our nurses working through the holiday to provide support for others.
We hope you can gather with family and friends to celebrate, enjoy our beautiful province, and give thanks. Special thanks to our nurses working through the holiday to provide support for others.
The Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union Office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Monday, October 13th. The office will reopen Tuesday, October 14th at 8:30 AM.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
October 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union Office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Monday, October 13th. The office will reopen Tuesday, October 14th at 8:30 AM.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
World Mental Health Day is a reminder of the need to care for our mental well-being.
The CFNU has adopted the phrase “There is no health without mental health” as a core resolution, underscoring the reality that mental health is inseparable from overall wellness.
The CFNU has adopted the phrase “There is no health without mental health” as a core resolution, underscoring the reality that mental health is inseparable from overall wellness.
October 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
World Mental Health Day is a reminder of the need to care for our mental well-being.
The CFNU has adopted the phrase “There is no health without mental health” as a core resolution, underscoring the reality that mental health is inseparable from overall wellness.
The CFNU has adopted the phrase “There is no health without mental health” as a core resolution, underscoring the reality that mental health is inseparable from overall wellness.
Today, we acknowledge and appreciate the remarkable contributions made by our emergency nurses. After years of challenges and crises in emergency departments, these nurses continue to provide outstanding care.
Their efforts are appreciated, their work is valued, the NSNU is proud to represent them.
Their efforts are appreciated, their work is valued, the NSNU is proud to represent them.
October 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Today, we acknowledge and appreciate the remarkable contributions made by our emergency nurses. After years of challenges and crises in emergency departments, these nurses continue to provide outstanding care.
Their efforts are appreciated, their work is valued, the NSNU is proud to represent them.
Their efforts are appreciated, their work is valued, the NSNU is proud to represent them.