Careers

Practice Consultant

(12 month Contract Position)

Full-time, 35 Hours/Week

About NSCN:

The Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) is the safeguard that ensures the public that all nurses in Nova Scotia have the education and skills they need to care for people safely, competently, ethically, and compassionately. The public trusts us to regulate the nursing profession in their interest and our staff are empowered to ensure public protection is our top priority. As an organization built on trust, we offer a supportive, professional and collaborative workplace for you to learn and lead. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures we inspire excellence both publicly and within our organization.

The Nova Scotia College of Nursing is seeking the services of a Practice Consultant for a 12 month term to join our dynamic team and contribute to our organization’s vision, mission and strategic plan. 

The Practice Consultant:

• provides individual and group consultation and education services to nurses and stakeholders;
• analyzes evolving trends and developments in nursing and the health system;
• gathers, interprets and uses best evidence to develop, implement and evaluate policy,
• develops documents tools, programs, guidelines or recommendations to provide guidance and support for professional nursing practice;
• utilizes project and change management methods to develop resources that support quality and effective nursing practice;
• builds strong networks within the profession and linkages across the health sector to support the practice of nursing in the public interest
• contributes to the achievements of the Standards and Guidance and Customer Experience Team to meet NSCN’s Purpose, Mission, Vision and Values.

Education and Licensure 

• Undergraduate (degree required) Master’s in Nursing or Education is an asset.
• Our Standards and Guidance team is comprised of a combination of LPNs and RNs. This contract position is for a candidate that holds either a LPN, RN, RPN or NP nursing licence in good standing or is eligible to register with NSCN.

Job Specific Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work in teams.
• Experience managing a high workload in a fast-paced environment
• Is both trauma informed and culturally sensitive in their approach
• Superior analytical and writing skills
• Project management skills .
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) skills.
• Technical proficiency in the use of computers and programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the health system.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Work independently with little supervision
• Air and car travel may be  required. The successful candidate must hold a current Nova Scotia driver’s license and can operate a motor vehicle.

Visit us at www.nscn.ca to learn more about the Nova Scotia College of Nursing. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, we invite you to apply with your cover letter and resume via email to: hr@nscn.ca. 

Applications will be received until 4:00 PM (ADT) on Friday, March 6, 2026.  Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. 

The Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Qualified individuals from underrepresented groups who would contribute to the diversification and shared vision of our organization are encouraged to apply. 

NSCN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is representative of the communities we support. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at hr@nscn.ca.