Nurse Practitioner, Transitional Health

Job Description

As a Nurse Practitioner, you have the power to redefine how patients experience recovery and reintegration. This role offers the opportunity to lead innovation, influence system change, and help shape a new model of transitional health — joining a team that’s setting a new standard for care in Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

When you join Shannex, you join a community of Great People who care deeply about making a difference. You’ll work in a collaborative, modern environment designed to support both patients and the healthcare professionals who serve them.

Here’s what else you can look forward to:

• Competitive annual salary: $115,960 – $140,314 (hourly rate is based on 2080 hours)
• Portability: NSNU seniority, vacation accrual, experience, and pension plan portability recognized
• Tuition reimbursement, recognition programs, and access to WorkPerks for thousands of exclusive discounts
• Relocation and immigration support available for eligible candidates
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and travel insurance
• 24/7 virtual healthcare access through our group benefit plan — at no cost to employees
• Immediate vacation accrual and paid professional development opportunities through the Shannex Centre of Excellence 
• Free onsite parking and a supportive, values-driven team environment

About the Opportunity

The transitional care model bridges hospital and home, supporting patients who need extra time and care to return to their community. The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively to create evidence-based care plans that help patients achieve their goal of going home safely. In this role you will also:

• Work autonomously to diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures within your scope of practice
• Partner with physicians and care teams to support safe transitions from hospital to home
• Collaborate closely with patients, families and an interdisciplinary team to build personalized care plans aligned with their goals 
• Contribute to quality improvement and innovation in transitional health care

About You

You’re a compassionate, forward-thinking healthcare professional who thrives in collaborative, patient-centered settings. You bring:

• A Master’s degree in Nursing with Nurse Practitioner Certification
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing in good standing
• Experience supporting vulnerable or complex populations through admission, care planning, or discharge (an asset)
• A passion for helping patients safely return home and maintain independence
• Fluency in English

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.

If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization.  Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact Information

Xheneta Mehmeti, HR Generalist

xmehmeti@shannex.com

C: 902-237-5860

P: 902-418-8555

Fax: 902-446-3768

Address

21 Hogan Crt, Bedford NS B4B 1H6, Canada