Graduate Practical Nurse 2025-2026

Req ID

• 208476 Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova ScotiaVarious Departments Services and ProgramsPermanent,
• Assignments and
• Casual
• Relief
• Opportunities
• AvailableUnion: NursingNova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.Recruitment Incentives Signing bonuses starting at $5,000 with potential for up to $10,000 for rural placements May be eligible for relocation assistance With a defined Return of Service Agreement About the Opportunity Nova Scotia Health is hiring the next generation in nursing. We will do this by hiring graduate practical nurses who will be completing studies in the next 12 months. Nova Scotia Health’s mission is to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together. Nova Scotia Health will provide you with the challenge and opportunity you are looking for by entering the Nursing field. The Graduate Practical Nurse will:

Provide nursing care independently to patients with an established plan of care Applies nursing knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills consistent with educational preparation Is knowledgeable, skilled, and has the judgment needed to provide competent, evidence-based nursing practice, and contributes to the efficient and effective functioning of the unit/program/specialty Is responsible for maintaining and continually enhancing competencies through ongoing professional development, including participation in education programs, research, and continuous quality activities Assesses patient needs and provides nursing interventions within their scope of practice. Is responsible and accountable for nursing practice and conduct as defined by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing and for ensuring that registration is current and valid

Did you know that Nova Scotia Health has a New Nurse Mentorship Program that aims to create a supportive environment where undergraduate student nurses, newly-licensed registered nurses, practical nurses, and Internationally Educated Nurses can process their experiences as they transition to practice. It provides counsel, camaraderie, and inclusion. Our group of Mentors are a dynamic group with years of nursing experience. Build your Nursing Career with Nova Scotia Health: Student Opportunities with Nova Scotia Health - Nova Scotia Health Career Opportunities - More Than MedicineAbout You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program in within the last 12 months or upcoming twelve months (September 2025 to August 2026), and eligible for licensing with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses Effective communication skills Ability to work in a high-stress environment BLS Certificate (active First Aid and CPR at Health Care Provider (HCP) level)

• Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
• We would also appreciate that you include the units/programs of your previous clinical placements in order to better match you with available units.
• Every effort will be made to assign Graduate Practical Nurses to their nursing areas of interest.
• Matching depends on position availability, the unit's ability/capacity to accept Graduate Practical Nurses, and date of application.Hours Various permanent, assignments (temporary) and casual relief (no guaranteed hours) opportunities available Shifts include evenings, weekends, and holidays Compensation and Benefits Graduate Practical Nurse (NSGEU) - $22.89 per hour Graduate Practical Nurse (NSNU) - $24.20 per hour Licensed Practical Nurse - Starting at $31.74 per hour after you provide proof of your active-practicing license with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses Shift, weekend, and other premiums are provided on top of your hourly rate Competitive compensation - Nova Scotia Health offers one of the highest entry level hourly wage in Canada Extensive health and dental benefits Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan Variety of available shifts Continuous clinical education and support Opportunity for advancement within the organization Once You've AppliedThank you for your interest in this position.
• A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.
• Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.
• We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us studentrecruitment@nshealth.ca