Nurse Practitioners Part Time Job In Halifax

Our client prides itself on providing top-quality healthcare services to its community. Its dedicated team of professionals is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive and friendly environment. They seek a motivated and detail-oriented Nurse Practitioner to join their team.

Role Summary

Nurse Practitioners (NP) are needed for part-time assignments in our Bedford Clinic.

Nurse Practitioners will provide assessment to our Veteran community. A nurse practitioner is an extended class/advanced practice nurse that supports all aspects of consultations. Nurse Practitioners will perform independently, or as a member of a broader care team.

We are flexible on the amount of days or hours you are able to work.

Critical Accountabilities

• Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and facilitates applicable physical examination, for primary care patients, within scope, based on patient location

• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities

• Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic and mental health stability

• Assists with the provision of care in accordance with facility, provincial, and federal regulations.

• Monitors the effectiveness of interventions over time, as applicable

• Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g., admitting, transferring, and discharging patients, based on assigned privileges.

• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals

• Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making, by providing appropriate educational guidance.

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in the Nurse Practitioner role preferred. Recent graduates are also encouraged to apply, and may be considered.

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program

• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or extended class (EC) Licensure

• Current CNOR/CRNFA (if applicable) certification

• Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Recent CRC (Criminal record Check) via CSI Screening

• Eligible for registration with the appropriate Provincial Regulatory College

• Proven ability to effectively communicate with all levels of clinical and non-clinical Field employees and interpret company policies. Strong track record in health teaching

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent format

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and demonstrated critical thinking skills

• Nurse in Charge experience is considered an asset

• Able to perform and prioritise multiple functions and tasks, related to clinical care

• Commitment to travel from assignment to assignment, (only if contracted to do so).

• Provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as per provincial Covid-19 Immunization and Management Policy. (All hires must have received a full dose series of a COVID19 vaccine approved by Health Canada within 14 days prior to the start date)

Compensation

• Compensation is based on experience and qualifications

• Generous hourly rate