Opening its doors on January 3, 1928, this facility began operations with 125 licensed beds. Today housing 764 beds, it is the area's largest healthcare provider. The hospital provides a level II trauma center & other emergency care, an oncology center, a heart center, a neuroscience center, level II neonatal & pediatric intensive care units and a full range of other primary & specialized treatments, programs & services to meet the medical needs of inpatients & outpatients alike.
Halifax District Hospital offers career opportunities to health care professionals from all disciplines, as well as non-clinical professionals. Healthcare professionals here are offered unique practice settings, high quality technological resources and ongoing opportunities for growth & advancement through continuing education programs. In addition to competitive compensation, employees enjoy shift differentials, a variety of medical & other insurance coverage options, paid time off, tuition assistance and other flexible work/life balance programs & options.