Nurse Practitioner- Full-time Contract

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

About the Transitional Care Facility

-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

Role Overview: Nurse Practitioner 

-Provide full-scope post-acute inpatient care for 22–25 patients

-Be onsite 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

Ideal Candidate

-We are seeking NPs who:Are 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

-Are passionate about restorative care and supporting patients to return home safely

-Are available full-time for the full April–June contract period

Why This Opportunity?

-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.