OverviewNova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with specialized services offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our team 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.Locations include various sites and community-based locations throughout Nova Scotia. Permanent, assignments and casual relief opportunities are available. Union: Nursing.Signing bonuses are available for rural placements, relocation assistance may be available, and there is a defined Return of Service Agreement.About the OpportunityNova Scotia Health is hiring the next generation in nursing by recruiting graduate practical nurses who will be completing studies in the next 12 months. We will provide you with challenge and opportunity by entering the Nursing field.The Graduate Practical Nurse will:Provide nursing care independently to patients with an established plan of careApply nursing knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills consistent with educational preparationBe knowledgeable, skilled, and have the judgment needed to provide competent, evidence-based nursing practice, contributing to the efficient and effective functioning of the unit/program/specialtyBe responsible for maintaining and continually enhancing competencies through ongoing career development,



including participation in education programs, research, and continuous quality activitiesAssess patient needs and provide nursing interventions within their scope of practiceBe 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 validNova Scotia Health also offers a New Nurse Mentorship Program to support undergraduate student nurses, newly-licensed registered nurses, practical nurses, and internationally educated nurses as they transition to practice.Build your nursing career with Nova Scotia Health:Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program within the last 12 months or upcoming twelve months (September 2025 to August 2026), and eligible for licensing with the Nova Scotia College of NursesAbility to work in a high-stress environmentBLS Certificate (Active First Aid and CPR at Health Care Provider level)Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. Include units/programs of your previous clinical placements to help match you with available units.Every effort will be made to assign Graduate Practical Nurses to units of interest. Matching depends on position availability, unit capacity, and date of application.HoursVarious permanent,



assignments (temporary) and casual relief (no guaranteed hours) opportunitiesShifts include evenings, weekends, and holidaysCompensation and BenefitsGraduate Practical Nurse (NSGEU) - $22.89 per hourGraduate Practical Nurse (NSNU) - $24.20 per hourLicensed Practical Nurse - Starting at $31.74 per hour after you provide proof of your active practicing license with the Nova Scotia College of NursesShift, weekend, and other premiums are provided on top of your hourly rateCompetitive compensation – Nova Scotia Health offers one of the highest entry level hourly wages in CanadaExtensive health and dental benefitsEnrollment in the Provincial Pension PlanVariety of available shiftsContinuous clinical education and supportOpportunity for advancement within the organizationOnce You 've Applied- Thank 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 at [email protected] Segment:Nursing, Public Health, Counseling, Graduate Nurse, Healthcare, Research#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Graduate Practical Nurse 2025-2026 - $22.9 An Hour - No Experience Required (Winnipeg)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health
📍 Winnipeg