Our nurses, personal support workers, therapists and other health-care providers deliver care and services that offer clinical, personal and social support in homes and communities across Nova Scotia and Ontario.

Employment Status: Regular, Full-time (1.0 FTE) Program Name: Nurse Practitioner Program Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75 Union/Bargaining Unit: ONA Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

The Nurse

Practitioner (NP) delivers advanced nursing services in accordance with VON and provincial regulatory standards. The NP provides comprehensive, evidence-informed care across the lifespan, including assessment, diagnosis, management, health promotion, and disease prevention. The NP demonstrates leadership, advocates for clients and system improvements, educates diverse audiences, and contributes to research and quality initiatives.

The NP practices in a culturally safe, ethical, and client-centered manner, supporting VON’s mission as an integrated community care provider. Acts as the senior clinical official for the Clinic (including any associated satellite sites). Performs comprehensive and focused health assessments, synthesize data, and formulate differential and final diagnoses.

Prescribes and manages pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, ensuring safe and appropriate medication reconciliation and stewardship. Utilizes established infection prevention & control techniques to limit the spread of infection in the clinic and home setting. Participates in and leads quality improvement, safety, and risk management initiatives.

Contributes to program development, implementation, and evaluation to enhance client and system outcomes. Advocates for clients’ access to resources, culturally protected care, and health equity (e.g., Encourages clients and their families to take responsibility of their own health by involving them in risk factors and health problem identification, goal setting, and the choices of interventions for disease treatment and prevention, and health promotion. Uses community assessment data to identify community needs and resources and develops, implements and evaluates appropriate programming.





Identifies and utilizes tools and resources for work and manages these resources through regular maintenance of equipment etc. Addresses systemic barriers, discrimination, and promotes anti-racism and inclusion. Responds to social, structural, political, and ecological determinants of health and well-being Supports development and implementation of policies and practices that improve health outcomes.

Develops and delivers education to clients, families, staff, and community partners using adult learning principles and technology. Evaluates educational outcomes and adapts material and approach as needed. Participates in research, quality improvement, and knowledge translation activities.

Promotes knowledge translation and integration of research findings into practice, standards, and policies. Provides strategic advice and regular updates to the Director NP Clinic Operations, Professional Practice and Education, and NP peers to expand sector understanding of primary care across the province and inform VON’s primary care strategy. Practices autonomously and ethically, adhering to all relevant legislation, regulations, and organizational policies.

Demonstrates effective time management, planning, and organizing of work activities. Promotes the goals and values of VON and their role as an integrated community care provider. Promotes a secure and healthy workplace ensuring workplace conduct and activities are in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and compliant with the VON Safety Management System, including all Policies, Safe Work Practices and Procedures.

Abides by all VON policies and work practices. Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role.



Collaborates with clients, families, interprofessional teams, community agencies, and health system partners.

Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary team members within a community-based clinical setting. Participates in the hiring and orientation and evaluation of clinic staff, if required. Master’s degree in Nursing with a Nurse Practitioner diploma from an accredited program.

Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner in good standing with the provincial College of Nurses. Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical experience in community-based health care settings. Ability to mentor, educate, and lead quality improvement initiatives.

Critical thinking and clinical reasoning abilities for complex healthcare situations. Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance. Willingness to travel during the day to support care equity and access to care as required.

Current member of the Nurse Practitioner Association in the province of practice preferred. Flexibility to work varied hours including evenings and weekends as required. Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics.

Attention Current

Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at for further details.

VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.

Terms of Employment: Full-Time #

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