Nurse Practitioner - Units and Locations in Nova Scotia

Nurse Practitioner - Seeking Experienced Candidates

Req

Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia

Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health

Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available

Union: Nursing Bargaining Unit, Constituent Union Based on Location

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centers, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and qua ternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work‑life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle.

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• Competitive compensation, signing bonuses, relocation support, health and dental benefits, pension plan and immigration support
• Up to $15,000 in recruitment incentives for hard-to-fill positions

Compensation
$59.47 - $69.52 hourly
$71.96 hourly with 25 year's experience

Nurse Practitioner Positions Available

• Primary Health Care (For consideration as a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner, please apply here)
• Mental Health & Addictions
• Cancer Care
• Emergency
• Urgent Treatment Centre
• Medical/Surgical
• Geriatric Care
• Palliative Care
• Stroke Rehabilitation

About the Opportunity

Are you interested in a Nursing career with Nova Scotia Health? We would love to hear from you! We are currently accepting Nurse Practitioner applications through this advertisement, and a recruiter will be in touch shortly after you apply to discuss your background and preferences and connect you to opportunities within our organization.

Nurse Practitioners are a vital resource in our healthcare system. We are seeking Nurse Practitioners from all backgrounds and skill levels to join our growing organization. You will practice autonomously and collaborate as appropriate with professionals and teams in mutual support.

The Nurse Practitioner works autonomously to diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals, and perform procedures within the legislated scope of practice and where required. The Nurse Practitioner provides direct care and partners with other members of the health care team. The Nurse Practitioner works in close collaboration with Physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

The Nurse Practitioner adheres to the NSCN Standards for Nursing Practice and the Code of Ethics and is responsible and accountable at all times for their own practice consistent with relevant legislation, and professional, and ethical standards. The Nurse Practitioner is accountable to identify, analyze, and evaluate activities that are reflective of quality improvement initiatives.

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program If you are a Nurse Practitioner and you qualify, you could also receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness over a maximum of five years. Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness here

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