Nurse Practitioner, Transitional Health

Job Description

West Bedford Transitional Health is Nova Scotia’s first Nurse Practitioner led transitional care inpatient facility, delivered in partnership by Shannex and Nova Scotia Health. Our transdisciplinary team provides specialized, person-centered care that helps patients safely transition from hospital to home and community living. Rooted in dignity, safety, and partnership, this model ensures each patient’s journey is guided by evidence-based practice and meaningful human connection.

When you join Shannex, you join a community of Great People who are passionate about making a difference. Our teams are grounded in respect, professionalism, and a shared commitment to safe, person-centered care. You’ll work in a collaborative, modern team-based environment designed to support both patients and the healthcare professionals who serve them.

West Bedford Transitional Health is Nova Scotia’s first Nurse Practitioner led transitional care inpatient facility, delivered in partnership by Shannex and Nova Scotia Health. Our transdisciplinary team provides specialized, person-centered care that helps patients safely transition from hospital to home and community living. Rooted in dignity, safety, and partnership, this model ensures each patient’s journey is guided by evidence-based practice and meaningful human connection.

When you join Shannex, you join a community of Great People who are passionate about making a difference. Our teams are grounded in respect, professionalism, and a shared commitment to safe, person-centered care. You’ll work in a collaborative, modern team-based environment designed to support both patients and the healthcare professionals who serve them.

• Competitive annual salary: $115,960 – $140,314 (hourly rate based on 2080 hours) plus a signing bonus
• Portability: NSNU seniority, vacation accrual, experience, and pension plan portability recognized
• Recognition programs, and access to Work Perks for thousands of exclusive discounts
• Relocation and immigration support available for eligible candidates
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and travel insurance
• 24/7 virtual healthcare access through our group benefit plan — at no cost to employees
• Immediate vacation accrual and paid professional development opportunities through the Shannex Centre of Excellence
• Leadership and education premiums through NSNU
• Free onsite parking and a supportive, values-driven team environment where your expertise is respected and your wellbeing matters

Nurse Practitioner’s at West Bedford Transitional Health are the Most Responsible Health Care Provider (MRHCP). As MRHCPs the NP is responsible and accountable for directing patient care, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintaining accountability for aligning all medical decisions with the patient's values and goals.

• Work autonomously to diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests with a strong commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures within your professional scope of practice
• Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to support seamless, compassionate transitions from hospital to home
• Build trusted relationships with patients and families, ensuring care plans align with their goals, values, and lived experiences to transition patients to home and community.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, research, and innovation that advance transitional health care across the system

• We are open to a flexible scheduling model that would allow NPs to share a casual schedule in alignment with the casual scheduling provisions outlined in the NSNU MOA. NPs interested in a casual position must be able to provide weekday and weekend coverage.

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