Graduate Nurse 2025-2026

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health • Lequille, NS

122d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nova Scotia Health is hiring the next generation in nursing. We will do this by hiring graduate 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing within the last twelve months or coming 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)

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical placements in specific units/programs

Responsibilities

• Utilizing nursing process, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to provide holistic care to individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations across the lifespan
• Responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care, and accountable for the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the plan of care to achieve patient/client outcomes
• 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
• Responsible for maintaining and continually enhancing competencies through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research, and continuous quality activities
• Responsible to practice according to the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Graduate Nurses, the Nova Scotia College of Nursing Standards of Nursing Practice, specialty standards as applicable, and the policies and procedures of Nova Scotia Health
• 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

Benefits

• Signing bonuses starting at $5,000 with potential for up to $10,000 for rural placements
• May be eligible for relocation assistance
• Extensive health and dental benefits
• Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan
• Premiums for completing Masters Degree in Nursing
• Variety of available shifts
• Continuous clinical education and support
• Opportunity for advancement within the organization
• New Nurse Mentorship Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree