Nurse Practitioner - Pauline Potter Health Center - Permanent Full Time Position

Northwood; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Dartmouth is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join their team. The role includes collaborating with other health care professionals to provide person-centered care, requiring a Master's degree in nursing and current registration as a Nurse Practitioner. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development. Join us for an opportunity to make a significant impact in community health.

Benefits

As per NSNU Collective Agreement

Qualifications

• Current BCLS Certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Recent relevant experience in Long Term Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with health care team members for person-centered care.
• Build positive relationships with residents and teams.
• Provide clinical judgment and problem-solving within scope.

Skills

Clinical / diagnostic reasoning

Care planning

Communication

Critical thinking

Teaching

Leadership

Technology Literacy

Education

Master of Nursing : Advanced Nursing Practice stream

Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

Job description

Nurse Practitioner - Pauline Potter Health Center - Permanent Full Time Position

Health Care Team - Full-time, PermanentCompetition # : A47-25EXTPosted : June 20, 2025Location : NorthwoodJob Type : Full-time PermanentSchedule : Day

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Are you looking for a career where you can make a real impact? At Northwood, care is at the heart of everything we do—but we’re also about community, innovation, and creating meaningful connections.

As Atlantic Canada’s largest not-for-profit continuing care organization, we are a dynamic team of change makers, problem-solvers, and compassionate professionals who believe in the power of connection.

When you join Northwood, you become part of a forward-thinking, inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters. Whether you're starting your career or looking for a meaningful next step, you’ll find a place to thrive here.

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We recognize that every candidate brings unique strengths, and we strive to create an equitable hiring experience for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please let us know—we’re here to support you.

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The Nurse Practitioner (NP) collaborates with and complements other members of the health care team for the achievement of person-centered.

Qualifications :

• Master of Nursing : Advanced Nursing Practice stream or equivalent NP program
• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with CRNNS - Family / All Ages (or pending)
• Current BCLS Certification
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle as this position may require work at multiple sites
• Recent relevant experience working in a Nurse Practitioner role within Long Term Care preferred

Required Skills :

• Assessment and Intervention : Clinical / diagnostic reasoning, care planning, case management, evaluation of client self-care and related outcomes coupled with nursing care.
• Communication : Builds positive and open relationships with residents, families, community partners, team members, and other professionals using verbal, written and electronic means.
• Critical Thinking : Clinical judgment and problem solving with the ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data sources to problem-solve effectively within scope of practice.
• Person-Centered Practice : Strong ethical standards and a commitment to professional development and life‑long learning. Promotion of care for and with residents and significant others. Sensitive to client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Teaching : Ability to transmit information grounded in behavior change and principles of self‑management intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential for health care and well‑being. Application of innovative education and counselling technologies and strategies.
• Time and Resource Management : Implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
• Leadership : Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk‑taking, creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development.
• Language Competencies : Ability to work with others to deliver care in other languages is an asset.
• Technology Literacy : Experience with Microsoft Office and electronic health records.
• Must have the ability to maintain regular and consistent attendance in accordance with the Northwood standard.

Salary / Benefits :

As perNSNU Collective Agreement

Start Date :

ASAP

Hours / Shift :

80 hours bi‑weekly (Full Time) – Days

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please click “Apply” now.