Nurse Practitioner - Primary Health Care (Designated)
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
Please Note: This is a designated position. The successful candidate must be from the following designated group in order to be considered; must self-identify as Mi'kmaw and be able to verify that they are a recognized member of the Mi'kmaq nation. _When applying, please ensure your __Candidate Profile and Personal Information is up to date which includes any _self-identifications.
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 You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Masters of Nursing – Advanced Nursing Practice stream
- Current registration (or eligibility) to register as a Nurse Practitioner
- Registered with the NSCN with active-practicing status, with a license to practice as an NP in Nova Scotia
- Successful in the NP examination
- CNA Certification in a relevant field would be an asset
- Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and aptitude for progressive, innovative, and creative thinking
- Adaptable to changing situations and environments
- Possesses strong leadership and organizational skills and a high degree of judgment and initiative
- Competencies in other languages an asset, Mi'kmaq preferred
- Successful Criminal record check and vulnerable sector search
- Current certification in BCLS
- Course certification as applicable to program area (ACLS, TNCC) an asset
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, Full-Time (75 hours bi-weekly)
Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$59.46 - $69.52 Hourly
$71.95 with 25 years of NP experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
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.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Nurse Practitioner - Primary Health Care (Designated)
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
Please Note: This is a designated position. The successful candidate must be from the following designated group in order to be considered; must self-identify as Mi'kmaw and be able to verify that they are a recognized member of the Mi'kmaq nation. _When applying, please ensure your __Candidate Profile and Personal Information is up to date which includes any _self-identifications.
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 You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Masters of Nursing – Advanced Nursing Practice stream
- Current registration (or eligibility) to register as a Nurse Practitioner
- Registered with the NSCN with active-practicing status, with a license to practice as an NP in Nova Scotia
- Successful in the NP examination
- CNA Certification in a relevant field would be an asset
- Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and aptitude for progressive, innovative, and creative thinking
- Adaptable to changing situations and environments
- Possesses strong leadership and organizational skills and a high degree of judgment and initiative
- Competencies in other languages an asset, Mi'kmaq preferred
- Successful Criminal record check and vulnerable sector search
- Current certification in BCLS
- Course certification as applicable to program area (ACLS, TNCC) an asset
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent, Full-Time (75 hours bi-weekly)
Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$59.46 - $69.52 Hourly
$71.95 with 25 years of NP experience
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
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.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations