Summary Nurse Practitioner in Nova Scotia

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Description

Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with additional education, advanced knowledge and nursing experience, and a specialty of practice. They provide a range of health services to patients and deliver preventive and continuous care toward the management of patients' health. Nurse practitioners work in conjunction with physicians and collaboratively with other nursing colleagues and health-care providers, or they may work independently. They are employed in community health centres, hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and rehabilitation centres. Nurse practitioners may specialize in primary healthcare or acute care.

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Requirements

University

This occupation usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).

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Wages

$57.69/hour

Median wage in Nova Scotia

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Prospects

Very good

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Jobs

3 jobs

advertised in Nova Scotia

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Competencies

  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Coordinating
  • Instructing
  • Monitoring
  • Time Management

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