Start your nurse practitioner career in Nova Scotia!
Discover fulfilling jobs, an exceptional lifestyle,
and a move that’s easy to make.
A career that’s rewarding and full of opportunity
Nurse Practitioners play an important role in Nova Scotia’s healthcare system. With advanced education and a broad scope of practice, NPs are trusted providers within interprofessional teams and communities across the province. Their leadership and patient-centred approach contribute to accessible, high-quality care and continue to shape how healthcare is delivered in Nova Scotia.
Many Nurse Practitioners choose Nova Scotia for the balance it offers — meaningful clinical work, professional growth and a life that leaves room for family and community. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.
A lifestyle that’s good for the soul
Imagine enjoying your morning coffee with ocean views; spending weekends exploring hiking trails, kayaking, or sampling local seafood; and returning home to communities where neighbours know your name. Whether you’re drawn to the vibrant urban energy of Halifax, the charm of coastal towns, or the calm of rural living, Nova Scotia makes it easy to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy a high quality of life that’s also surprisingly affordable.
Nova Scotia at a glance
Life in Nova Scotia is shaped by the sea, with over 8,000 miles (13,000 km) of coastline waiting to be explored.
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20-25°C average summer temperature |
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20 mins average commute time |
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67km max. distance from ocean at all times |
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$471,075 CAD average home price in 2025 |
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Direct flights to locations like Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, New York, Florida and Europe |
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"Working as a Nurse Practitioner and providing Primary Care in rural Nova Scotia is a challenging and rewarding role. I enjoy empowering individuals and their families to take responsibility for their health and well-being."
Erika Baird, Nurse Practitioner
Primary Health Care
Compensation, incentives and more
- Competitive compensation
- Successful candidates may be eligible for a $5,000 to $10,000 signing bonus, and up to $15,000 for rural placements, subject to a defined Return of Service contract.
- Extensive health and dental benefits
- Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan
- Continuous clinical education and support
- Opportunity for advancement within the organization
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Current job opportunities for nurse practitioners
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We're hiring the next generation in nursing
Nova Scotia is committed to hiring all nurse practitioner graduates! Successful candidates may be eligible for a $5,000 - $10,000 signing bonus and up to $15,000 for a rural placement.
Graduate opportunities are available across the province in a range of programs, units and specialties.
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"It's a really exciting time in Nova Scotia with healthcare. I feel very supported here. We have amazing physicians, family practice nurses, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists, and everybody really works well together."
Jessica Sharpe, Nurse Practitioner, Westville Clinic, New Glasgow
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The Government of Canada offers Canada Student Loan Forgiveness to eligible family doctors, residents in family medicine, nurse practitioners, and nurses who work in under-served rural or remote communities that lack the primary health care they need.
If you are a Nurse Practitioner and you qualify, you could also receive up to $30,000 in Canada Student Loan Forgiveness over a maximum of five years.Apply for student loan forgiveness
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Register your interest for a job with more benefits
Take the first step toward your new life and career in Nova Scotia! Connect with a recruiter, explore exciting nurse practitioner opportunities and discover how easy it is to thrive both professionally and personally.