Nurse Practitioner (Casual), Transitional Health

Job Description

West Bedford Transitional Health is Nova Scotias first Nurse Practitioner led transitional care inpatient facility delivered in partnershipby Shannex and Nova Scotia Health. Ourtransdisciplinaryteam 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 patients 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. Youll work in a collaborative modern team-based environment designed to support both patients and the healthcare professionals who serve them.

Heres what else you can look forward to:

• Portability: NSNU seniority vacation accrual experience and pension plan portability recognized
• Recognition programs and access to WorkPerks for thousands of exclusive discounts
• 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 Practitioners 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 patients 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

Youre 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 Mastersin 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

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

Great People is a core value at Shannex grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity diversity inclusion and belonging and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario our team members help build communities that support connection wellbeing and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced addition Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

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