Nurse Practitioner (Casual), Transitional Health

Shannex Incorporated; Bedford; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package (health

24/7 virtual healthcare access

Free onsite parking

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

West Bedford Transitional Health, operated in partnership with Shannex Incorporated, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to lead transitional care. You will direct patient care, coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team, and ensure safe, evidence-based decisions guiding patients from hospital to home.

The role emphasizes autonomy, patient-centered care, and collaboration with physicians to support seamless transitions and ongoing quality improvement in transitional health services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing with NP stream and active certification
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator in good standing
• Fluency in English
• Experience with vulnerable or complex populations is an asset

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests autonomously.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to support transitions from hospital to home.
• Build trusted relationships with patients and families to align care plans with goals, values, and lived experiences.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, research, and innovation in transitional health care.

Skills

Fluency in English

Autonomous practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's in Nursing Nurse Practitioner Stream

Nurse Practitioner Certification

Current registration with Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator

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.

Meaningful Benefits

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.

Here's What Else You Can Look Forward To

• Portability: NSNU seniority, vacation accrual, experience, and pension plan portability recognized
• Recognition programs, and access to WorkPerks for thousands of exclusive discounts
• 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

About The Opportunity

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.

In This Role You Will Also

• 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

Casual Schedule

• 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.

About You

You're a compassionate, forward-thinking healthcare professional who thrives in collaborative, patient-centered settings. You believe in treating every person with dignity, leading with professionalism, and creating safe spaces for healing and recovery.

You Bring

• A Master's in Nursing Nurse Practitioner Stream and Certification
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator in good standing
• Experience supporting vulnerable or complex populations through admission, care planning, or discharge (an asset)
• A passion for helping patients safely return home and maintain independence
• Fluency in English