Job Description

\xe2\x80\x8bReq ID: 164910
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ Centralized Staffing
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 10-Oct-23

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We\'re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there\'s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you\'ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, the Team Lead is a key position within Centralized Staffing. The Team Lead is responsible for leading the team of staffing clerks to ensure that staff is scheduled in accordance with the collective agreements, deadlines are being met and adequate staff is available to meet patient needs on the nursing units. This leadership role communicates, participates in the development of and ensures adherence to policies and procedures, as established for Centralized Staffing. The Team Lead provides orientation, coaching and support to the Centralized Staffing team and works closely with the Assistant Manager and Manager as well as assisting in processes (e.g., recruitment, scheduling) to ensure the needs of the team are met.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Grade XII plus one-year post-secondary program in office administration, or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years related clerical/administration experience with staff scheduling in a unionized environment
• Extensive knowledge of hospital systems (i.e. Kronos) and daily problem solving.
• Ability to support and educate managers and staff in a courteous, helpful manner
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Thorough knowledge of the NSGEU collective agreements with ability to interpret and apply accordingly
• Demonstrated experience working within tight timelines.
• Experienced in developing relationships and acting as a liaison between functional groups
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours

• Permanent Full-time position; 70 hours biweekly
• Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends and after-hours support (on-call)

Compensation and Incentives

$24.96 - $27.61 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

\xe2\x80\x8bThis is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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