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

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

Job summary

A prominent care organization in Halifax is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to collaborate with healthcare teams and provide person-centered care. Candidates should have a Master's in Nursing or equivalent, current CRNNS registration, and relevant experience in Long Term Care. This full-time position requires excellent communication skills and clinical judgment. Salary and benefits are as per NSNU Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• Master of Nursing or equivalent NP program required.
• Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with CRNNS.
• Recent experience in a Nurse Practitioner role within Long Term Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare team for person-centered care.

Skills

Clinical/diagnostic reasoning

Care planning

Case management

Communication

Critical thinking

Person-centered practice

Teaching

Time and resource management

Leadership

Technology literacy

Education

Master of Nursing: Advanced Nursing Practice stream or equivalent NP program

Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with CRNNS

Current BCLS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records

Job description

Make an Impact. Be Inspired. Join Northwood!

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.

Ready to love what you do? Join Northwood and be part of something bigger.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Collaborates with and complements other members of the health care team for the achievement of person-centered care.

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 per NSNU 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.

To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.nwood.ns.ca.

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.