Indigenous Nurse Practitioner — Holistic Primary Care Leader

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Truro; Presencial; CAD 82.000 - 96.000; Jornada completa

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Health benefits

Travel coverage

Defined benefit pension

Descripción de la vacante

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Millbrook is expanding its Indigenous Nurse Practitioner program within a designated health facility focused on culturally safe, community-based care. The NP will lead autonomous patient care, integrate Mi’kmaw cultural practices with Western medicine, and work within an interdisciplinary team to deliver urgent care, chronic disease management, and family practice services.

The role requires an NP with active NSNMR registration, strong leadership, and a commitment

Formación

• Masters of Nursing – Advanced Nursing Practice required.
• Current registration or eligibility to register as a Nurse Practitioner.
• NSNMR license active-practicing status in Nova Scotia.
• Certification in BCLS is required; ACLS/TNCC are assets.
• Criminal record check and vulnerable sector search required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive clinical care as MRHCP in a designated service area.
• Diagnose, order and interpret laboratory tests and imaging as applicable.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures within scope of practice.
• Admit, transfer and discharge patients within legislated scope; collaborate with interdisciplinary team.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mi’kmaq language (asset)

Educación

Masters of Nursing – Advanced Nursing Practice

Active NP registration in Nova Scotia

NSNMR license (active-practicing)

BCLS certification

Descripción del empleo

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Millbrook is expanding its Indigenous Nurse Practitioner program within a designated health facility focused on culturally safe, community-based care. The NP will lead autonomous patient care, integrate Mi’kmaw cultural practices with Western medicine, and work within an interdisciplinary team to deliver urgent care, chronic disease management, and family practice services.

The role requires an NP with active NSNMR registration, strong leadership, and a commitment