By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: Pictou County Health Authority provides medical and rehabilitation services to over 48,000 residents of Pictou County, as well as regional programs to the larger population of northeastern Nova Scotia.
Highlights for new grads:
Career planning services
Flexible work hours
In-house training program
Mentoring program
Online training program
New entry-level positions (last year): 45
Student employment: co-op
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 3 weeks
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would typically occupy Registered Nurse, Continuing Care Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Administrative Support, Lab Technologist, and Radiology Technologist positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Community College Diploma: Health Care Aide (HCA), Nursing (RNA / RPN), Office Administration, Secretarial
