Nurse Practitioner - Primary Health Care
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.
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 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
- Sydney, Primary Care Clinic - Full-time long-term assignment - Sydney
- Wagmatcook Health Centre - Permanent full-time - Wagmatcook
- Antigonish, Primary Care Clinic - Permanent full-time – Antigonish
- Dr. Kingston Memorial Community Health Centre (L'Ardoise) - Permanent full-time - Richmond County
Northern Zone (Colchester, Cumberland and Pictou County)
- Cumberland, Primary Care Clinic (.6) & Hybrid with VirtualCareNS (.4) - Permanent full-time - Springhill
- 2XRiverside Health Home - Permanent full-time – New Glasgow
- West Side Health Centre- Permanent full-time - New Glasgow
- New Glasgow, Primary Care Clinic - https://www.newglasgow.ca/
- South Cumberland Community Care Centre - Permanent full-time - Parrsboro
- South Cumberland Community Care Centre - Full-time long assignment - Parrsboro
- 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)
- Middleton , Primary Care Clinic & Kentville, Primary Care Clinic - Full-time long assignment – Middleton
- Lunenburg County Primary Care - Long Term Care - Full-time long assignment - Lunenburg
- X3 - 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
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 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
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.
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.
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