The federal government is expanding its student loan forgiveness program for doctors and nurses. The program now includes doctors and nurses who decide to move to rural communities with fewer than 30,000 residents. A family physician who wants to work in those communities may be eligible for up to $60,000 in loan forgiveness over five years. For nurses, the amount is up to $30,000.
The N.S. Government is expanding the pilot CCA–Practical Nursing Bridging Program to provide opportunities for another 25 certified CCAs at NSCC’s Cumberland campus to become licensed practical nurses starting in January 2025. Participants receive free tuition/books with a commitment to work in continuing care in N.S. for 2 years after graduation.
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Added on 2024-09-27
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Nova Scotia
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A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute shows 60% of young nurses leave Nova Scotia every year, ranking 9th nationally in the retention of young nurses. According to the N.S. College of Nursing, 12,738 registered nurses were licensed in 2023 - a 17.9% increase over 2022.
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Added on 2024-09-26
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Nova Scotia
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The Council of Health Care Unions have ratified a 2-year agreement with N.S. Health and IWK Health that covers 9,100 healthcare workers including physiotherapists, lab staff, psychologists, continuing care assistants, social workers and pharmacists. The contract includes annual economic increases of 3% and 2% and runs until October 31, 2025.
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Added on 2024-09-13
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Nova Scotia
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The province’s two health authorities, N.S. Health and IWK Health, and the Council of Health Care Unions have reached a tentative 2-year agreement as of August 30, that covers about 9,000 healthcare workers including physiotherapists, lab staff, psychologists, continuing care assistants, social workers and pharmacists.
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Added on 2024-08-30
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Nova Scotia
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As part of the province’s plan for 5,700 long-term care rooms built by 2032, the Mahone Bay Nursing Home has moved to its newly built 96-room long-term care facility, adding 35 new rooms over the facility it replaced. It also contains an occupational therapy/physiotherapy treatment room and a hair salon.
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Added on 2024-07-16
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Southern Region, NS
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