NUVISTA Mental Health·Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Nurse Practitioner provides safe, client-centered care within a multidisciplinary mental health clinic, focusing on treatment preparation and monitoring. Key duties include conducting intakes, administering treatment support, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in the EMR.
Minimum Commitment: two evenings per week, plus coverage for sick calls and other short-notice absences
Work Location: Halifax, NS
NuVista Mental Health is a national network of mental health clinics serving communities across Canada. With locations from coast to coast and a growing portfolio of specialized sub-brands, NuVista is committed to accessible, evidence-based, and patient-centred care.
As a Nurse Practitioner, you will support the delivery of safe, client-centred care within a collaborative multidisciplinary clinic environment. You will play an important role in client preparation, treatment support, monitoring, and recovery while contributing to a positive, professional, and trauma-informed client experience.
Candidates must have active registration with the provincial regulatory body and professional liability insurance. Experience in clinical environments, IV insertion, and mental health services is highly valued.
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in Nova Scotia often reflect steady demand in child and adolescent services, especially where trauma-informed care and specialized assessment skills are needed. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical Psychology, registration with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology, and direct clinical experience with younger patients. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your registration status and prepare examples of trauma-informed work before applying.