Nurse Practitioner, Transitional Health

Job summary

The Nurse Practitioner serves as the Most Responsible Health Care Provider, directing patient care and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration. They are responsible for diagnosing, ordering tests, prescribing medication, and ensuring care plans align with patient goals during the transition from hospital to home.

Job details

West Bedford Transitional Health is Nova Scotia’s first Nurse Practitioner led transitional care inpatient facility, delivered in partnership by Shannex and Nova Scotia Health. Our transdisciplinary team provides specialized, person-centered care that helps patients safely transition from hospital to home and community living. Rooted in dignity, safety, and partnership, this model ensures each patient’s journey is guided by evidence-based practice and meaningful human connection. Meaningful Benefits When you join Shannex, you join a community of Great People who are passionate about making a difference. Our teams are grounded in respect, professionalism, and a shared commitment to safe, person-centered care. You’ll work in a collaborative, modern team-based environment designed to support both patients and the healthcare professionals who serve them. Successful candidates may qualify for a $15,000 signing bonus or tuition support, as well as comprehensive immigration and relocation assistance, in exchange for a defined Return of Service commitment. Here’s What Else You Can Look Forward To Competitive annual salary: $115,960 – $140,314 (hourly rate based on 2080 hours) plus a signing bonus Portability: NSNU seniority, vacation accrual, experience, and pension plan portability recognized Recognition programs, and access to WorkPerks for thousands of exclusive discounts Relocation and immigration support available for eligible candidates Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and travel insurance 24/7 virtual healthcare access through our group benefit plan — at no cost to employees Immediate vacation accrual and paid professional development opportunities through the Shannex Centre of Excellence Leadership and education premiums through NSNU Free onsite parking and a supportive, values-driven team environment where your expertise is respected and your wellbeing matters About The Opportunity Nurse Practitioner’s at West Bedford Transitional Health are the Most Responsible Health Care Provider (MRHCP). As MRHCPs the NP is responsible and accountable for directing patient care, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintaining accountability for aligning all medical decisions with the patient's values and goals. In This Role You Will Also Work autonomously to diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests with a strong commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety Prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures within your professional scope of practice Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to support seamless, compassionate transitions from hospital to home Build trusted relationships with patients and families, ensuring care plans align with their goals, values, and lived experiences to transition patients to home and community. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, research, and innovation that advance transitional health care across the system Casual Schedule We are open to a flexible scheduling model that would allow NPs to share a casual schedule in alignment with the casual scheduling provisions outlined in the NSNU MOA. NPs interested in a casual position must be able to provide weekday and weekend coverage. About You You’re a compassionate, forward-thinking healthcare professional who thrives in collaborative, patient-centered settings. You believe in treating every person with dignity, leading with professionalism, and creating safe spaces for healing and recovery. You Bring A Master's in Nursing Nurse Practitioner Stream and Certification Current registration with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator in good standing Experience supporting vulnerable or complex populations through admission, care planning, or discharge (an asset) A passion for helping patients safely return home and maintain independence Fluency in English

What you’ll do

The Nurse Practitioner serves as the Most Responsible Health Care Provider, directing patient care and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration. They are responsible for diagnosing, ordering tests, prescribing medication, and ensuring care plans align with patient goals during the transition from hospital to home.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's in Nursing with a Nurse Practitioner stream and certification. Current registration with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator is required, along with experience supporting complex populations.

Benefits

• Signing bonus • Tuition support • Immigration assistance • Relocation assistance • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Travel insurance • Virtual healthcare access • Vacation accrual • Professional development • Pension plan • Free onsite parking

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient care
• Clinical excellence
• Diagnostic testing
• Pharmaceutical prescription
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Care planning
• Patient assessment
• Quality improvement
• Evidence-based practice
• Patient safety
• Transitional care
• Medical decision making

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership