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Req ID: 208497

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Location: Various sites and community‑based locations throughout Nova Scotia

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Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health

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Employment Type: Permanent, assignments and casual relief opportunities available

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Union: Nursing

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Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering high‑quality inpatient and outpatient care, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary services, as well as primary care, public health, mental health, and addictions support. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

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Recruitment Incentives

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- Signing bonuses starting at $10,000 with potential for up to $15,000 for rural placements.
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- Defined Return of Service Agreement.
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About The Opportunity

nNova Scotia Health is hiring the next generation of Nurse Practitioners who will be completing their studies in the next 12 months. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are vital resources in our healthcare system, providing autonomous care and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. The NP works within the legislated scope of practice, diagnosing, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing pharmaceuticals, and performing procedures.



The NP is accountable to the NSCN standards and the Code of Ethics and is responsible for quality improvement initiatives within the system.n

What We Offer

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- Extensive health and dental advantages.
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- Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan.
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- Shift and weekend premiums.
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- Premiums for completing a Master’s Degree in Nursing.
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- Continuous clinical education and support.
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- Opportunity for advancement within the organization.
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Compensation & Benefits

nHourly rate: $59.47–$69.52 (hourly with 25 years’ experience: $71.96 per hour).n

Eligible candidates may participate in the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program—up to $30,000 over a maximum of five years—for qualifying Nurse Practitioners.

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Hours

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- Permanent, assignments, and casual relief opportunities in various locations around Nova Scotia.
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- Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Application Process

nThank you for your interest. A recruiter will contact you to discuss how your qualifications align with our opportunities.n

Nova Scotia Health is proud of a workforce free of discrimination, valuing diversity and reflecting the people we serve. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, or 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.

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For more information, visit our Nurse Practitioner career pages or contact us at [email protected].

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📌 Nurse Practitioner 2025-2026 Graduates (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Nova Scotia