Nova Scotia Health Care

How do I get a family doctor or nurse practitioner?

 

There are a few ways to access care in the province but first you have to go on the wait list for a doctor or nurse practitioner. Need a family Practice Registry is the place to do that https://needafamilypractice.nshealth.ca/. Once you have registered you have many options to access care.

 

Primary care clinics are very valuable and easy to access. If you need a prescription filled, a simple check up, or any number of non-life threatening issues addressed, primary care may be your best option. https://www.nshealth.ca/primary-care-and-family-medicine

 

Virtual care is another great option offered to Nova Scotia residents who have a valid NS health card and who are on the wait list for a doctor. This link will take you to a little survey to make sure you have what you need for virtual care then will bring you to a website to register for it. https://www.nshealth.ca/virtual-care/virtual-care-ns/register-virtualcarens

 

Call 811 to speak to someone if:

• You prefer to register by phone rather than online

• You are new to Nova Scotia and do not have a Nova Scotia Health Card

• You have any questions about how to access health care in Nova Scotia

 

811 Staff are available Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

 

The YourHealthNS App:

Much of Nova Scotia's healthcare program and service information is now available on the YourHealthNS mobile app.

Download for free on the Apple Store and Google Play.