Nurse Practitioner - Transitional Health - Bedford, NS

Title: Nurse Practitioner - Transitional Health

Join an innovative healthcare organization as a Nurse Practitioner in a cutting-edge transitional care facility located in West Bedford, Nova Scotia. This modern, purpose-built center provides short-term care to adult patients transitioning from acute care settings back to their homes or communities. This full-time role places Nurse Practitioners in a leadership position as the Most Responsible Health Care Provider (MRP), offering a rare opportunity to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care in a highly collaborative and supportive environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Act as the primary healthcare provider for patients in transitional care.
• Independently assess, diagnose, prescribe, and treat within your legislated scope.
• Lead clinical teams on-site, providing direct supervision and clinical expertise.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including restorative care professionals, nurses, and allied health staff.
• Create care plans aligned with patient and family goals to help patients return home or to their communities.

Key Skills Required:

• Advanced clinical decision-making and diagnostic ability.
• Leadership and shift supervisory capabilities.
• Strong teamwork within an interdisciplinary care environment.

Work Schedule & Setting:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00
• Patient Load: Approximately 22-23 patients per NP
• Team: 3 NPs currently on staff, 4 new roles being added
• On-Call: No on-call requirement at this time
• Overtime: Paid as per the NSNU Collective Agreement
• Other Premiums: Shift premiums and other benefits outlined in the NSNU Collective Agreement
• Facility Perks:
  • Brand-new, purpose-built care center
  • No traffic congestion in West Bedford
  • Free on-site parking

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's Degree in Nursing with Nurse Practitioner Certification.
• Licensure: Eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing.
• Experience: 2-3 years as a Nurse Practitioner preferred (acute or rehabilitative care ideal).
• Practice Setting: Must be comfortable with hands-on care in an on-site setting.
• Note: Candidates with Pediatric NP backgrounds cannot be considered due to licensing limitations.