Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Opportunities
There has never been a more exciting time to launch your career as a Nurse Practitioner with Nova Scotia Health.
Join Nova Scotia Health as a Nurse Practitioner in Primary Health Care
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are highly recognized and respected by patients, interprofessional providers, teams and communities across Nova Scotia.
The advanced education, skills, leadership and holistic patient-centred care of NPs make a significant positive impact on the lives of Nova Scotians and their impact continues to expand as the province finds new ways to leverage the unique skillset of this important role.
The opportunities have never been greater for NPs to join dynamic primary health care (PHC) teams across the province, including innovative care models and roles enabling NPs to bring their expert care to practices offering single or multiple sites and practice interests.
To bolster the positive transformations happening in primary health care delivery, Nova Scotia Health has built more support for nurse practitioners than ever before, equipping their career transitions, lifelong learning and practice through an all-NP Enhancement Strategies Team of provincial professional practice Leaders (PPLs), clinical educators and a dedicated director.
This team of NP leaders and educators will partner with leaders in primary health care to provide transitional support, further welcoming you into an NP PHC Community of Practice, and offering additional colleague mentorship, collaboration and supports.
Compensation, incentives and more
- Competitive compensation
- Signing bonuses available for a return of service for permanent and long assignment positions
- $10 000
- Rural/Hard to fill: $15 000
- Up to $5000 in relocation expenses for a one-year return of service for permanent and long assignment positions
- Immigration support
- Extensive health and dental benefits
- Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan
- Continuous clinical education and support
- Opportunity for advancement within the organization
Practice sites available province-wide
Opportunities to practice as a nurse practitioner in primary health care exist across Nova Scotia. As part of your application, please identify your preferred practice site(s) and a Recruiter will work with you to match the right opportunity with your interests.
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"As our health system continues to explore new ways of engaging the expertise, innovation and leadership of Nurse Practitioners within primary health care, there has never been a more exciting time to launch your career as a nurse practitioner in this beautiful province!"
Duana d'Entremont, Nurse Practitioner
Nova Scotia Health
Site Visit Program
Ask us about our new Site Visit Program. Relocating for a new opportunity is a big decision, which is why we encourage you to come and get a feel for what it's like to live and practice in Nova Scotia. Our Site Visit Program will reimburse you for the costs of visiting a potential practice site up to $5,000 CAD.
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.
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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
Contact a Recruiter to learn more
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