Graduate Practical Nurse 2025-2026

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health • Lequille, NS

122d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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)

Nice To Haves

• Resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
• Include the units/programs of your previous clinical placements in order to better match you with available units.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree