Graduate Practical Nurse 2024-2025

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health services provider in Nova Scotia, where you can make a difference in patient care as a Graduate Practical Nurse. This role offers a variety of shifts and the opportunity to work in diverse settings across the province. You'll utilize your nursing knowledge and skills to provide high-quality care, while benefiting from competitive wages and a supportive work environment. With recruitment incentives like signing bonuses and relocation expenses, this position is perfect for those looking to start their nursing career in a vibrant community. Explore your potential and advance your career in a fulfilling role that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Signing bonuses up to $10,000

Up to $5000 in relocation expenses

Health and dental benefits

Provincial Pension Plan

Ongoing clinical education

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited practical nursing program within the last 12 months.
• Eligible for licensing with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care independently according to established care plans.
• Assess patient needs and provide appropriate interventions within scope of practice.

Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Accredited Practical Nursing Program

Job description

Req ID: #
Various Sites and Community-based Locations throughout Nova Scotia
Various Departments Services and Programs
Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Union:Nursing

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with specialized services offered throughout Atlantic Canada. We aim for excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration, reflected in our hospitals, health centres, and community programs across the province. Our team provides high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join our diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and thinkers today.

We employ professionals across Nova Scotia's vibrant cities and quaint towns, offering a work-life balance that allows exploration and participation in the Atlantic lifestyle. Discover why more people are moving here.

Recruitment Incentives

• Signing bonuses starting at $5000, up to $10,000 for rural placements
• Up to $5000 in relocation expenses
• Defined Return of Service Agreement

About the Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health is hiring graduate practical nurses completing their studies within the next 12 months. We offer challenging and rewarding opportunities in the nursing field.

The Graduate Practical Nurse will:

• Provide nursing care independently according to established care plans
• Apply nursing knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Utilize evidence-based practice and contribute to team efficiency
• Maintain and enhance competencies through ongoing professional development
• Assess patient needs and provide appropriate interventions within scope of practice
• Ensure practice and conduct meet the standards of the Nova Scotia College of Nursing

About You

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have graduated from an accredited practical nursing program within the last 12 months or will do so soon, and are eligible for licensing with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses
• Possess effective communication skills
• Can work effectively in high-stress environments
• Hold a current BLS Certificate (First Aid and CPR at Healthcare Provider level)

Please ensure your resume is current, including all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Include details of your clinical placements to assist in matching you with suitable units.

Efforts will be made to assign you to your preferred nursing areas, depending on availability and application timing.

Hours

Various permanent, temporary, and casual shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation and Benefits

• Graduate Practical Nurse (NSGEU) - $22.89/hr
• Graduate Practical Nurse (NSNU) - $24.20/hr
• Licensed Practical Nurse - starting at $31.74/hr upon proof of active license
• Shift, weekend, and other premiums
• Competitive wages in Canada
• Health and dental benefits
• Provincial Pension Plan
• Variety of shifts and ongoing clinical education
• Opportunities for advancement

Once you've applied, a recruiter will contact you to discuss potential matches.

Nova Scotia Health values diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, persons of color, newcomers, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others who self-identify.

For questions or more information, please contact us at [e-mail]