At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate, patient-centered care and support seamless transitions from hospital to home.
- Company: Join Nova Scotia's first Nurse Practitioner led transitional care facility with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, signing bonus, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible scheduling options available for a balanced work-life experience.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive, values-driven environment.
- Qualifications: Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner certification, and current registration in good standing.
The predicted salary is between 115960 - 140314 $ per year.
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
- 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
Nurse Practitioner in Bedford employer: Shannex Incorporated
Kiknu, located in the heart of Eskasoni, Nova Scotia, is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and culturally rich environment for both employees and residents. With a strong focus on employee well-being, Kiknu offers comprehensive health benefits, opportunities for professional growth through continuing education, and a commitment to recognizing service excellence. Joining our team means being part of a meaningful mission that prioritizes the dignity and independence of elders while embracing Mi’kmaw culture and values.
