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Hundreds of nurses graduating from Nova Scotia programs will soon be working across the province.More than 350 registered nurses and licensed practical nurses have started working or have accepted offers to work with Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health between January and September 2022. Hiring is ongoing and numbers are expected to increase in the months ahead.We are committed to better access to care for Nova Scotians and better working conditions for our healthcare workers. Getting more nurses into the system is a key part of this work said Premier Tim Houston. I made a commitment to Nova Scotias nursing students if you want to work here there is a place for you. Im happy to see so many students have answered that call and I congratulate all of the recent graduates.They will be working in all areas of the healthcare system including medicalsurgical units and other areas such as critical care womens and childrens health mental health and addictions primary healthcare and seniors and long-term care.Last fall we said we would offer all nurses graduating from Nova Scotias universities and community colleges a job in the province said Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson. Hundreds of nurses are working or accepting offers to work in communities across Nova Scotia. Were so glad to have them on board and look forward to supporting them throughout their careers.Each year Nova Scotia graduates about 700 registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.This initiative is overseen by the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment.
