NSH respect in the workplace

Nova Scotia Health is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and respectful environment for team members (employees, physicians, learners and volunteers), patients, families, and visitors that reflects our Vision, Mission and Values. 

All Nova Scotia Health team members, patients, families and visitors are required to: 

• Treat each other with dignity, fairness, and respect.
   
• Respect diversity, which includes both visible and invisible characteristics and includes differences such as, but not limited to, age, life stage, ability, culture, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, geographical location, language, physical characteristics, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, spirituality, and values.
   
• Communicate in a respectful manner.
   
• Interact without any abuse, harassment, discrimination, aggression or violence
  Report any inappropriate or unprofessional behaviour or conduct.

Our Values:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage
• Innovation
• Accountability