Please Note: This is a designated position. The successful candidate must be from the following designated group in order to be considered; must self-identify as Indigenous. When applying, please ensure your Candidate Profile and Personal Information is up to date which includes any self-identifications.
Millbrook First Nation and Nova Scotia Health are partnering to build a new healthcare facility designated to improve access to care. The facility, located in Millbrook, will provide culturally safe and quality health care services that offer family practice, urgent care, chronic disease management, and mental health services, with dedicated space for cultural learning. A key feature is the integration of Western medical care with Mi'kmaw cultural teachings and heritage that aims to provide a safe and welcoming environment for our Indigenous patients accessing health care.
The Indigenous Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive clinical care to patients in a designated service or program areas. The Indigenous Nurse Practitioner partners with and complements other members of the health care team for the achievement of person and family-centered care. The Indigenous Nurse Practitioner as the most responsible healthcare provider (MRHCP), works autonomously to diagnose, order, and interpret laboratory tests, order and interpret reports of diagnostic imaging investigations, prescribe pharmaceuticals, and perform procedures. The Nurse Practitioner works to admit, transfer, accept transfer of and discharge within the legislated scope of practice. The Indigenous Nurse Practitioner provides direct care (including inpatient care) and partners with other members of the health care team for the achievement of the most appropriate and timely care for patients. working autonomously or in collaboration with other members of the team, the Indigenous Nurse Practitioner provides care for and monitors the physical/biologic, psychologic, spiritual needs of patients and integrates these into holistic care plans engaging as appropriate with family, community, and other agencies/services.
Nurse Practitioners are accountable to and ensure their practice is consistent with, both the Nova Scotia College of Nursing Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, as well as the Canadian Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses. Nurse Practitioners are accountable for providing safe, competent, compassionate, and ethical care within their legislated scope of practice, educational preparation, and individual competence, and to engage in professional development and educational activities to develop and maintain competence meeting role requirements and care needs. Nurse Practitioners are responsible and accountable for their own practice consistent with relevant legislation, and professional, and ethical standards.
The Indigenous Nurse Practitioner ensures that the principles and practices that guide Nova Scotia Health such as the vision, mission, values, expected behaviors, leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships, and interdisciplinary collaboration are integrated within the work that they do and through the messages they deliver.
