Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional HospitalType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1Union: NSNU Nursing PositionAbout the OpportunityThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide primary health care across a designated group of long‐term care homes. This role supports care through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, physicians, staff, residents, and families to enhance quality of care. The successful candidate will primarily support, North Queens Nursing Home, Rosedale Nursing Home, Hillside Pines and Ryan Hall and may provide coverage to additional homes based on operational needs.The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive clinical care to patients in a designated service or program areas. The Nurse Practitioner partners with and complements other members of the health care team for the achievement of person and family‐centered care. The Nurse Practitioner 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 Nurse Practitioner works to admit, transfer, accept transfer of and discharge within the legislated scope of practice. The Nurse Practitioner provides direct care (including inpatient 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 Nurse Practitioner provides care for and monitors the physical/biologic, psychologic, spiritual needs of patients and integrates these into holistic care plans engaging as appropriate with family, community,



and other agencies/services.Nurse Practitioners are accountable to and ensure their practice is consistent with, both the Nova Scotia College of Nursing Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, as well as the Canadian Nurses Association's Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses. Nurse Practitioners are accountable for providing safe, competent, compassionate, and ethical care within their legislated scope of practice, educational preparation, and individual competence, and to engage in professional development and educational activities to develop and maintain competence meeting role requirements and care needs. Nurse Practitioners are responsible and accountable for their own practice consistent with relevant legislation, and professional, and ethical standards.The Nurse Practitioner ensures that the principles and practices that guide Nova Scotia Health such as the vision, mission, values, expected behaviors, leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships, and interdisciplinary collaboration are integrated within the work that they do and through the messages they deliver.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:Masters of Nursing – Advanced Nursing Practice streamRegistered with the NSCN with active‐practicing status,



with a license to practice as an Nurse Practitioner in Nova Scotia or eligible for registrationSuccessful in the Nurse Practitioner examinationCNA Certification in a relevant field would be an assetCurrent certification in BCLSAbility to work collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary teamExcellent analytical and problem‐solving skills and aptitude for progressive, innovative, and creative thinkingAdaptable to changing situations and environmentsPossesses strong leadership and organizational skills and a high degree of judgment and initiativeMust have valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicleCompetencies in other languages an asset, French preferredPlease ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.HoursPermanent full‐time position; 75 hours bi‐weeklyThe successful candidate will primarily support North Queens Nursing Home, Rosedale Nursing Home, Hillside Pines and Ryan Hall and may provide coverage to additional homes based on operational needsCompensation and Benefits$59.46 - $69.52 hourly$71.95 hourly with 25 years of NP experienceSuccessful candidates may be eligible for our perks package which includes health, dental, travel, long‐term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.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.

📌 Nurse Practitioner - Primary Health Care (Bridgewater)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Bridgewater