Healthcare in Halifax.
Meet our Halifax team.
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Rebecca Owusu-Afriyie, RN NP
Rebecca is an NP at our Halifax clinic. She completed her Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner at the University of New Brunswick. Prior to completing her Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner, she also completed her Bachelor of Nursing in New Brunswick, a Master of Science in Physiotherapy in Scotland and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in New Brunswick. She gained Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse and Physiotherapy experience working in various clinics in New Brunswick, Cape Breton and mainland Nova Scotia. |
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Rebecca has a passion for preventative healthcare and loves the opportunity to promote healthcare education to her patients to help improve their health outcomes. Patients who see Rebecca may go home with homework! Rebecca enjoys spending time with her family and supporting her kids in their competitive athletic pursuits.
Rebecca’s Care Philosophy
“As a nurse practitioner, my care philosophy centers around proactive health promotion and disease prevention. I believe that by emphasizing preventive measures, we can significantly enhance the well-being of our patients and contribute to healthier communities. I recognize that each patient is unique, with distinct needs, backgrounds, and risk factors. My approach begins with a thorough assessment, considering not only physical health but also social determinants, lifestyle, and psychosocial factors. I actively involve patients in their care journey. Together, we explore preventive options, discuss risks and benefits, and collaboratively decide on personalized strategies.”
Rebecca’s Care Philosophy
“As a nurse practitioner, my care philosophy centers around proactive health promotion and disease prevention. I believe that by emphasizing preventive measures, we can significantly enhance the well-being of our patients and contribute to healthier communities. I recognize that each patient is unique, with distinct needs, backgrounds, and risk factors. My approach begins with a thorough assessment, considering not only physical health but also social determinants, lifestyle, and psychosocial factors. I actively involve patients in their care journey. Together, we explore preventive options, discuss risks and benefits, and collaboratively decide on personalized strategies.”
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Carolle Nazair, RN NP
As a Nurse Practitioner for over 20 years, Carolle has grown to appreciate the diversity of primary healthcare for all of it’s rewarding aspects. Over the years, she's become progressively interested in hormonal issues and PTSD as these are areas of health care that are often misunderstood. Women’s health is a true passion. In 2016, Carolle was amongst some the first Maritime NAMS (North American Menopause Society, now known as The Menopause Society) Certified Menopause Practitioners. She's had the privilege to serve in the NorthWest Territories and collaborate with amazing people. |
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The NP profession is dear to her and as such she's done a lot of advocacy work over the years, having served as a board member of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada (NPAC), as a public speaker and as an educator, and also as the chair of the National NP exam committee.
Carolle's pride and joy are her wonderful children who are "absolutely amazing people: and who she wishes to acknowledge. As she says, "Their resilience is truly remarkable".
Carolle's pride and joy are her wonderful children who are "absolutely amazing people: and who she wishes to acknowledge. As she says, "Their resilience is truly remarkable".
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Carolyn, RN
Carolyn is one of our RNs (registered nurses) at our Halifax clinic. She brings with her over 40 years of nursing experience primarily based in maternal child nursing. Carolyn believes that empowering patients through education and encouraging them to be active participants in their individualized health care plan is key to positive health outcomes. A collaborative approach to healthcare is client-centred care where mutual trust and decision making is always at the forefront. Carolyn looks forward to working with the clients at Bluenose in the prevention and promotion of their individual health care needs. In her spare time, Carolyn enjoys travelling and spending family time at the cottage! |
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Michelle Dubay, Medical Office Administrator
Michelle is our Medical Office Administrator in our Halifax clinic. She completed her Medical Office Assistant program with honours in 2016. She then worked Medical Office Administration and Coordinator roles in Halifax and the surrounding area in a few larger collaborative clinics for six years before coming onboard with Bluenose Health. Prior to working in Medical Office Administration, Michelle worked for years in the travel industry where her ability to connect with people and help them navigate unfamiliar waters was honed. She keeps the clinic running smoothly and supports our practitioners and patients in so many ways. |
Michelle is a mother and sports fan who enjoys camping with her family in the summer, catching games year-round and baking sweet treats in the winter.
Michelle’s Care Philosophy
“My favourite part of my job is working with and supporting practitioners and patients and being part of the Bluenose Health team. I enjoy the fast pace; there’s never a dull moment! It is rewarding to be able to help our patients navigate the healthcare system in Nova Scotia”
Michelle’s Care Philosophy
“My favourite part of my job is working with and supporting practitioners and patients and being part of the Bluenose Health team. I enjoy the fast pace; there’s never a dull moment! It is rewarding to be able to help our patients navigate the healthcare system in Nova Scotia”
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Mike Clancey, Facility Manager
Mike completed his Bachelor of Science at the University of Prince Edward Island then worked in various roles (including pharmaceutical procurement, regulatory compliance, and operations) in the Supply Chain division for a national grocery/pharmaceutical corporation for twenty-two years before coming onboard with Bluenose Health. Mike’s attention to detail along with his diverse work experience has provided him with the background needed to support Bluenose Health operationally at all levels. Mike enjoys spending time with his family, watching motorsport events and getting outside to explore Nova Scotia for outdoor recreational activities with family and friends. |
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Mike’s Care Philosophy
“I believe that there is a solution or a way to improve every challenge or problem. I love to learn, to help and I aim to continue improving. Helping to provide a healthcare option for those who chose Bluenose Health continues to be rewarding on another level.”
“I believe that there is a solution or a way to improve every challenge or problem. I love to learn, to help and I aim to continue improving. Helping to provide a healthcare option for those who chose Bluenose Health continues to be rewarding on another level.”
