Job Description

Company : IWK HealthReq ID: 195375
Department/Program: Quality, Innovation, Research & Training, Mental Health And Addictions
Location: Halifax; Bedford
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)Start Date: February 2025
Union Status: Management, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $45.4508 - $60.3904 /hourClosing Date: February 21, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other's talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our , and enjoy access to enhanced and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq people. Working in Mi'kma'ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.The OpportunityReporting to the Director of the Mental Health and Addictions program, the Manager, Quality, Innovation, Research and Training is responsible for the oversight and operations of a Learning Health System (LHS) that integrates scientific information, quality improvement, informatics, research, evaluation, and training. The manager will work in a co-leadership capacity with key leaders who have specialized expertise and provide oversight and support to various teams within the Learning Health System portfolio to drive innovation and continuous improvement, with best practices seamlessly embedded in the delivery of care. The manager will ensure collaboration and partnership with Mental Health and Addictions leadership in the development, management of assigned strategic planning, change and improvement initiatives established throughout the Mental Health and Addictions program.Major responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to human resource management, fiscal management, professional/staff development, leadership, quality service delivery and program service development. The manager will complete quarterly variance reports and other reports, as required; managing attendance; managing day to day operational expenditures, including coordination of capital expenditure, auxiliary amenities, and supply purchases; participating in the development of the service plan for the Learning Health System. Essential components of this position include a high degree of evidence-based decision-making, creativity, interpersonal skills, self-direction, initiative, critical thinking, professional development and informational roles to perform a wide variety of technical, human, conceptual, leadership and financial management functions and behaviors. As a leader, mentor team members by supporting, role modeling and coaching in an effective manner; ensuring completion of all aspects of performance management; collaborating with physicians, physician leaders, advanced practice leaders, clinical team leaders and support staff to advance the key priorities identified in the Mental Health and Addictions Strategic Plan and the Learning Health Systems goals and objectives.Hours of WorkMonday - Friday (37.5 hours per week). Flexible work hours required at times.Your Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related field required.
• Current registration with the appropriate licensing body of Nova Scotia required.
• Master's Degree in a health-related field required. (In progress will be considered)
• Minimum five (5) years in a clinical role plus two (2) years related management/leadership experience.
• Previous experience in a complex healthcare organization preferred.
• Experience in coaching, developing and leading high-performance teams with a strong track record of continuous improvement and measurable outcomes required.
• Knowledgeable in the concepts of program-based care and patient/family centered care required.
• Demonstrated excellent leadership and team building skills required.
• Demonstrated excellent communication (written and oral) and organizational skills required.
• Must be proactive, problem solution focused, analytical and innovative.
• Strong critical thinking, judgement and decision-making skills are required.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.
• Champions a workplace that embraces diversity and encourages teamwork.
• Excellent time management, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates ability to develop and sustain internal / external partnerships.
• Competency in other languages an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

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