Nurse Practitioner - Primary Health Care

Req ID

• 186431
• Location: Various
• Sites and
• Community-based
• Locations
• Throughout
• Nova
• Scotia
• Department:
• Primary
• Health
• Care
• Type of
• Employment:
• Permanent,
• Assignments, and
• Casual
• Relief
• Opportunities
• Available
• Union: Nursing

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com [https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.novascotia.com_&d=DwMGaQ&c=jf_iaSHvJObTbx-siA1ZOg&r=BFgOnrkUsHW_Tvd65QcaGYKEzmZtUxBjxEYiREoxQ-0&m=iswU5Z70jVJF343vW-MNwT-6R0u3vO5H4lleL90zL0A8GGWH7bKZfQd0jcd74GFW&s=COWHhROrGe5TPybd5OWUN0rrMlD7YkQTRNlhzg0sBiw&e=] to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

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.

The NP adheres to the NSCN Standards for Nursing Practice and the Code of Ethics and is responsible and accountable at all times for their own practice consistent with relevant legislation, and professional, and ethical standards. The NP is accountable to identify, analyze, and evaluate activities that are reflective of quality improvement initiatives.

Locations available

To learn more about Primary Health Care in Nova Scotia and to check out our locations please visit: Primary Health Care - Home | Nova Scotia Health (nshealth.ca) [https://www.nshealth.ca/clinics-programs-and-services/primary-health-care-home] & Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Opportunities - Nova Scotia Health Career Opportunities - More Than Medicine [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnsh.morethanmedicine.ca%2Fprimary-health-care-nurse-practitioner-opportunities&data=05%7C02%7CLauren.Murphy%40nshealth.ca%7Cd5a1576422f94591f10b08dcc2a1d3a5%7C8eb23313ce754345a56a297a2412b4db%7C0%7C0%7C638599248365420964%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ui%2BkwGfGDU2%2FY8giD%2Fg6k3Y3WpyaFnnAeE9wrpiRafI%3D&reserved=0]

• Eastern zone (Cape breton, antigonish and guysborough)
• Glace Bay. Primary Care Clinic (.6) & Glace Bay area LTC (.4) – Permanent full-time - Glace Bay [https://www.cbisland.com/en]
• Sydney, Primary Care Clinic - Full-time long-term assignment - Sydney [https://novascotia.com/explore-by-region/cape-breton-island/sydney/]
• Wagmatcook Health Centre - Permanent full-time - Wagmatcook [https://wagmatcook.com/]
• Antigonish, Primary Care Clinic - Permanent full-time – Antigonish [https://www.townofantigonish.ca/]
• Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre (L'Ardoise) - Permanent full-time - Richmond County [https://www.richmondcounty.ca/]

• Northern zone (Colchester, cumberland and pictou county)
• Cumberland, Primary Care Clinic (.6) & Hybrid with VirtualCareNS (.4) - Permanent full-time - Springhill [https://www.cumberlandcounty.ns.ca/]
• 2XRiverside Health Home - Permanent full-time – New Glasgow [https://www.newglasgow.ca/]
• West Side Health Centre- Permanent full-time - New Glasgow [https://www.newglasgow.ca/]
• New Glasgow, Primary Care Clinic - https://www.newglasgow.ca/ [https://www.newglasgow.ca/]
• South Cumberland Community Care Centre - Permanent full-time - Parrsboro [https://novascotia.com/explore-by-region/bay-of-fundy-annapolis-valley/parrsboro/]
• South Cumberland Community Care Centre - Full-time long assignment - Parrsboro [https://novascotia.com/explore-by-region/bay-of-fundy-annapolis-valley/parrsboro/]
• Colchester East Hants Health Centre - Permanent full-time (Designated) – Truro [https://truro.ca/]
• North Cumberland Health Care Centre - Permanent full-time - Pugwash [https://www.pugwashvillage.com/]
• North Cumberland Health Care Centre - Permanent part-time (50%; 37.5 hours bi-weekly) - Pugwash [https://www.pugwashvillage.com/]

• Western zone (Annapolis valley, south west and south shore)
• Middleton , Primary Care Clinic & Kentville, Primary Care Clinic - Full-time long assignment – Middleton [https://www.discovermiddleton.ca/]
• Lunenburg County Primary Care - Long Term Care - Full-time long assignment - Lunenburg [https://townoflunenburg.ca/]
• X3 - Digby & Area Health Services Centre - Permanent full-time – Digby [https://www.digby.ca/]
• Locum Team - supporting Yarmouth (home-base) Shelburne & Digby- Permanent full-time - Yarmouth [https://www.townofyarmouth.ca/]
• Oceanview/DAL Teaching Site (Yarmouth Family Medical) - Permanent full-time
• Yarmouth [https://www.townofyarmouth.ca/]
• Yarmouth Primary Care Clinic - Permanent full-time - Yarmouth [https://www.townofyarmouth.ca/]
• Harbour South Medical - Permanent full-time - Yarmouth [https://www.townofyarmouth.ca/]

• Central zone (Halifax regional municipality, eastern shore and west hants)
• Sheet Harbour Family Practice - Full-time long assignment - Sheet Harbour [https://novascotia.com/explore-by-region/eastern-shore/sheet-harbour/]

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Successful candidates may be eligible for a $5,000 - $10,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract in rural and hard-to-fill areas.
• 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 College Nurses 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

Canada student loan forgiveness program

If you are a Nurse Practitioner and you qualify, you could also receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan forgiveness over a maximum of five years.

Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness Here [https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses.html]

• HOURS
• Permanent, assignment and casual relief positions

Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

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.

If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca