Nurse Practitioner

Spark Lifecare•Halifax, NS

17h•Remote

About The Position

Spark Lifecare is seeking clinically strong, driven, and business-minded Nurse Practitioners to provide services across Nova Scotia. Our clients are individuals seeking nurse practitioner support in the form of in-home assessments and follow-ups, particularly after experiences such as acute illness/injury, trauma, complex medical diagnoses, or surgeries. The role involves guiding client recovery through physical exams, providing diagnoses, and issuing requisitions for diagnostics as appropriate, especially in settings where clients may not readily access these supports outside of a hospital. Spark Lifecare is an innovative, award-winning, inclusive, and equity-focused organization dedicated to supporting clients with autonomy in their healthcare journey and providing them with the resources to take control of their health. They aim to make a difference in community healthcare by matching diverse clients with the best one-to-one care in the community.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner (NP) registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
Valid BLS/CPR Level C certification
Smartphone with a data plan
Proof of Professional Liability Insurance
Experience working with individuals in the community
Passion for helping people
Reliability
Love working in a team

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a community-based setting
Experience in advising patients and their families on health care needs including health promotion, disease, illness and accident prevention
Advocacy for client-centered care
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
Driver's License G class with access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

Provide in-home assessments and follow-ups for clients.
Guide client recovery through physical exams.
Provide diagnoses.
Issue requisitions for diagnostics as appropriate.
Advise patients and their families on health care needs, including health promotion, disease, illness, and accident prevention.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary health team (therapists, caregivers, case managers) to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families.