West Bedford Transitional Health is Nova Scotia’s first transitional care centre, delivered in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. Our team provides specialized, person-centered care that helps patients safely transition from hospital to home and community living. Rooted in dignity, safety, and partnership, this model ensures each patient’s journey is guided by evidence-based practice and meaningful human connection.
Meaningful Benefits
When you join Shannex, you join a community of Great People who are passionate about making a difference. Our teams are grounded in respect, professionalism, and a shared commitment to safe, person-centered care. You’ll work in a collaborative, modern environment designed to support both patients and the healthcare professionals who serve them.
Successful candidates may qualify for a $15,000 signing bonus or tuition support, as well as comprehensive immigration and relocation assistance, in exchange for a defined Return of Service commitment.
Here’s what else you can look forward to:
- Competitive annual salary: $115,960 – $140,314 (hourly rate based on 2080 hours) plus a signing bonus
- Portability: NSNU seniority, vacation accrual, experience, and pension plan portability recognized
- 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 where your expertise is respected and your wellbeing matters
About the Opportunity
The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively to create care plans that help patients achieve their goal of going home safely and confidently. In this role you will also:
- Work autonomously to diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests with a strong commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety
- Prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform procedures within your scope of practice
- Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to support seamless, compassionate transitions from hospital to home
- Build trusted relationships with patients and families, ensuring care plans align with their goals, values, and lived experiences
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and innovation that advance transitional health care across the system
Casual Schedule
- We are open to a flexible scheduling model that would allow NPs to share a casual schedule in alignment with the casual scheduling provisions outlined in the NSNU MOA.
About You
You’re a compassionate, forward-thinking healthcare professional who thrives in collaborative, patient-centered settings. You believe in treating every person with dignity, leading with professionalism, and creating safe spaces for healing and recovery.
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
