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Nurse Practitioner- Full-time Contract

Quick overview

The Nurse Practitioner will provide full-scope post-acute inpatient care for 22–25 patients, establishing the Expected Date of Discharge within 24–48 hours of admission and communicating discharge planning with families and the care team. Responsibilities also include diagnosing and managing conditions, supporting transitions to the community, and collaborating on medication management.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be licensed and in good standing to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Nova Scotia and must be available full-time for the entire April through June contract period. Experience in inpatient, post-acute, geriatric, or transitional care settings is sought, along with a passion for restorative care.

Discharge PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationMedication ManagementGeriatric CareDiagnosisInpatient CareEMR DocumentationTransitional CareChronic Condition ManagementAcute Condition ManagementFull-scope CarePost-acute Care

Job description

Job Posting

Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Transitional Care (Full-Time, 3-Month Contract) April – June 2026 | 4 Positions Available

An organization in partnership with Nova Scotia Health is seeking four (4) full-time Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to provide interim coverage from April through June 2026, supporting a Transitional Care Facility prior to permanent NP hires. This is a unique opportunity to practice in an innovative, restorative model of care, within a collaborative inpatient environment

About the Transitional Care Facility
The facility supports adult patients (18+) in Nova Scotia’s Central Zone who: No longer require acute care (medically ALC with non-medical discharge barriers)
Require additional time, services, and support before safely returning to the community
Benefit from a restorative, activating environment focused on regaining and maintaining functional independence

Role Overview

Nurse Practitioner
Provide full-scope post-acute inpatient care for 22–25 patients
Be onsite Monday–Friday
Establish Expected Date of Discharge (EDD) within 24–48 hours of admission
Communicate discharge planning with families and the care team
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
Support smooth transitions to home/community through collaboration with the NSH Outreach Team
Complete documentation in relevant EMR
Collaborate with pharmacy partners on medication management

Ideal Candidate • We are seeking NPs who

Are licensed and in good standing to practice in Nova Scotia
Have experience in inpatient, post-acute, geriatric, or transitional care settings
Thrive in collaborative, interdisciplinary team environments
Are passionate about restorative care and supporting patients to return home safely
Are available full-time for the full April–June contract period

Why This Opportunity?