Nurse Practitioner

Job Posting:
Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Transitional Care

(Full‑Time, 3‑Month Contract) April – June 2026 | 4 Positions Available

An organization in partnership with Nova Scotia Health is seeking four (4) full‑time Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to provide interim coverage from April through June 2026
, supporting a Transitional Care Facility prior to permanent NP hires. This is a unique opportunity to practice in an innovative, restorative model of care, within a collaborative inpatient environment.

• The facility supports adult patients (18+) in Nova Scotia’s Central Zone who:
  No longer require acute care (medically ALC with non‑medical discharge barriers).
• Require additional time, services, and support before safely returning to the community.
• Benefit from a restorative, activating environment focused on regaining and maintaining functional independence.

• Provide full‑scope post‑acute inpatient care for 22–25 patients.
• Be on‑site Monday–Friday.
• Establish Expected Date of Discharge (EDD) within 24–48 hours of admission.
• Communicate discharge planning with families and the care team.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
• Support smooth transitions to home/community through collaboration with the NSH Outreach Team.
• Complete documentation in relevant EMR.
• Collaborate with pharmacy partners on medication management.

• Licensed and in good standing to practice in Nova Scotia.
• Have experience in inpatient, post‑acute, geriatric, or transitional care settings.
• Thrive in collaborative, interdisciplinary team environments.
• Passionate about restorative care and supporting patients to return home safely.
• Available full‑time for the full April–June contract period.

• Meaningful, patient‑centered transitional care model.
• Strong physician and interdisciplinary support.
• Clear focus on functional restoration and discharge success.
• Structured leadership and quality framework aligned with hospital standards.

If you are an NP seeking full‑time interim work for a defined 3‑month term and are interested in practicing in a collaborative transitional care environment, we would love to connect.