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 some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community:based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals 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. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work:life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check outnovascotiato see why more people from across the globe are moving here. Recruitment Incentives : Signing bonuses starting at 5000 for some programs/units with potential for up to 10,000 for rural placements : Up to 5000 in relocation expenses : With a defined Return of Service Agreement About the Opportunity 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. The Graduate Practical Nurse will: : Providenursing care independently to patients with an established plan of care : Appliesnursing 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 About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: : Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program in within the last 12 months or upcoming twelve months, and eligible for licensing with theNova 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) Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications. We would also appreciate that you include the units/programs of your previous clinical placements in order to better match you with available units. Every effort will be made to assign Graduate Practical Nurses to their nursing areas of interest. Matching depends on position availability, the units ability/capacity to accept Graduate Practical Nurses, and date of application. Hours : Various permanent, assignments (temporary) and