Nurse Practitioner - Primary Health Care

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Immigration support

Health & dental benefits

Provincial Pension Plan

Clinical education & support

Career advancement

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking Nurse Practitioners to provide comprehensive clinical care across a range of primary health care settings in Nova Scotia. NPs will diagnose, order tests, interpret results, prescribe medications, and work autonomously or with the team to ensure timely, person-centered care.

Positions are available at numerous locations across the province, with permanent, assignments, and casual relief opportunities.

Qualifications

• Masters' of Nursing – Advanced Nursing Practice stream.
• Registered with the NSNMR with active-practicing status, eligible for NP license in Nova Scotia.
• Current Certification in BCLS or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical care as MRHCP in designated service areas.
• Diagnose, order/interpret labs and imaging, prescribe medications.
• Collaborate with the health care team to deliver person- and family-centered care.
• Manage holistic patient needs across physical/biologic/psychologic/spiritual domains.

Skills

BCLS certification

Education

Master’s of Nursing – ANP

Job description

Req ID: 186431

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: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position

About The Opportunity

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive clinical care to patients in a designated service or program areas. The NP partners with and complements other members of the health care team for the achievement of person and family-centered care. The NP as the most responsible healthcare provider (MRHCP), works autonomously to diagnose, order, and interpret laboratory tests, order and interpret reports of diagnostic imaging investigations, prescribe pharmaceuticals, and perform procedures. The NP provides direct care and partners with other members of the health care team for the achievement of the most appropriate and timely care for patients. working autonomously or in collaboration with other members of the team, the NP provides care for and monitors the physical/biologic, psychologic, and spiritual needs of patients and integrates these into holistic care plans engaging as appropriate with family, community, and other agencies/services.

Locations Available

To learn more about Primary Health Care in Nova Scotia please visit: Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Opportunities - Nova Scotia Health Career Opportunities - More Than Medicine

Eastern Zone (Cape Breton, Antigonish and Guysborough)

• Glace Bay. Primary Care Clinic (.6) & Glace Bay area LTC (.4) - Permanent full-time - Glace Bay
• Wagmatcook Health Centre - Permanent full-time - Wagmatcook
• Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre (L'Ardoise) - Permanent full-time - Richmond County
• Port Hawkesbury Health Centre - Permanent full-time - Port Hawkesbury
• Antigonish, Primary Care Clinic - Permanent full-time - Antigonish

Northern Zone (Colchester, Cumberland and Pictou County)

• Riverside Health Home - Permanent full-time - New Glasgow
• Westville Health Home - Permanent full-time - New Glasgow
• New Glasgow, Primary Care Clinic - Full-time long assignment - New Glasgow
• New Glasgow, Primary Care Clinic - 50% LTC, 50% PCC - Permanent full-time - New Glasgow
• South Cumberland Community Care Centre - Permanent full-time - Parrsboro
• South Cumberland Community Care Centre - Full-time long assignment - Parrsboro
• Cumberland, Primary Care Clinic (.6) & Hybrid with VirtualCareNS (.4) - Permanent full-time - Cumberland
• Colchester East Hants Health Centre - Casual Relief - Truro
• Colchester East Hants Health Centre - Permanent full-time (Designated) - Truro
• North Cumberland Health Care Centre - Permanent full-time - Pugwash
• North Cumberland Health Care Centre - Permanent part-time (50%; 37.5 hours bi-weekly) - Pugwash

Western Zone (Annapolis Valley, South West and South Shore)

• North Queens Nursing Home, Rosedale Nursing Home, Hillside Pines and Ryan Hall, Primary Health Care & Long Term Care - Permanent full-time - Bridgewater
• Queens Family Health - Locum Coverage Team - Permanent full-time - Liverpool
• Digby & Area Health Services Centre - Permanent full-time - Digby
• Locum Team - supporting Yarmouth (home-base) Shelburne & Digby- Permanent full-time - Yarmouth
• Oceanview/DAL Teaching Site (Yarmouth Family Medical) - Permanent full-time - Yarmouth
• Yarmouth Primary Care Clinic - Permanent full-time - Yarmouth
• Harbour South Medical - Permanent full-time - Yarmouth

Central Zone (Halifax Regional Municipality, Eastern Shore and West Hants)

• Sheet Harbour Family Practice - Full-time long assignment - Sheet Harbour
• Dr Maria Angwin Memorial Clinic - Nova Scotia Brotherhood & Sisterhood (Designated) - Full time long assignment - Dartmouth

What we offer

• Competitive compensation
• Immigration support
• Extensive health and dental benefits
• Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan
• Continuous clinical education and support
• Opportunity for advancement within the organization

About You

• Masters' of Nursing – Advanced Nursing Practice stream
• Registered with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR) with active-practicing status, with a license to practice as an NP in Nova Scotia or eligible for registration
• Current certification in BCLS or willing to obtain

Compensation

$59.47 - $69.52 Hourly

$71.96 with 25 years of NP experience

Hours

• Permanent, assignment and casual relief positions

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.