Graduate Nurse

Description:

Nova Scotia Health Authority is hiring the next generation of nurses for the 2025–2026 term to join its diverse and passionate healthcare team across Nova Scotia. The organization offers a supportive work environment, exceptional career growth opportunities, and a chance to work in both vibrant cities and picturesque rural communities while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.

As a Graduate Nurse, you will be responsible for providing holistic patient care using critical thinking and evidence-based practices. Your role will involve coordinating nursing care, developing and evaluating patient care plans, and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure positive health outcomes. You will practice in alignment with the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics, the Nova Scotia College of Nursing Standards of Practice, and organizational policies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Utilizing nursing processes to care for individuals, families, and communities.

• Developing, implementing, and assessing care plans.

• Maintaining professional competencies through continuous education and development.

• Practicing safely and ethically as defined by the Nova Scotia College of Nursing.

Nova Scotia Health also offers a New Nurse Mentorship Program, designed to help newly licensed nurses, practical nurses, and internationally educated nurses transition into practice smoothly with mentorship, guidance, and a sense of inclusion.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates: Graduate Nurse (35.06 CAD/hour) and Registered Nurse (starting at 40.55 CAD/hour).

• Signing bonuses starting at 5000 CAD (up to 10,000 CAD for rural placements).

• Potential relocation assistance with a Return of Service Agreement.

• Premiums for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• Health and dental benefits, provincial pension plan, and educational premiums (including Master’s Degree incentives).

• Opportunities for advancement and continuous clinical education.

Eligibility Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school within the last 12 months or graduating within the next 12 months (September 2025 to August 2026).

• Eligible for licensing with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses.

• Effective communication skills and ability to work in high-stress environments.

• BLS Certificate with active First Aid and CPR at Health Care Provider (HCP) level.

Applicants are encouraged to include their clinical placement details to assist in matching them to available units.