We found 43 support services assistant - medical jobs in Nova Scotia on Job Bank. The job postings found are for all Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102).
| Location | Available jobs | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Scotia | 43 | View job postings > |
| Annapolis Valley Region | 8 | View job postings > |
| Cape Breton Region | 5 | View job postings > |
| Halifax Region | 16 | View job postings > |
| North Shore Region | 10 | View job postings > |
| Southern Region | 4 | View job postings > |
| Canada | 694 | View job postings > |
Read the latest news stories about job creation and layoffs related to the occupation ofsupport services assistant - medical (NOC 33102).
N.S. Health has opened a new geriatric medicine clinic in Dartmouth meant to serve adults 65 and above who are experiencing frailty, dementia, increased falls or other age-related health issues.
The expansion of the Clare Health Centre (CHC) has been partially completed. The project will add 8,141 square feet to the CHC, and it will be able to accommodate a total of 12 doctors, a nurse practitioner, and a family medicine nurse. The project should be complete by the end of March 2025.
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.
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.
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.
