Job Description

\xe2\x80\x8bReq ID: 174298
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: OPNZ STRAT-PROVINCIAL MOBILIZATION NZ
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 16-Feb-24

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 and in conjunction with the Director Seniors and Frailty Care and Social Work, the Manager plans, develops, implements, coordinates, evaluates and manages all activities and resources of a coordinated and integrated Seniors, Frailty, Mobility and Social Work Program for the Northern Zone. The seniors\' program will be based on evidence, using population health approach addressing identified health needs of the zone while promoting relationships within NSHA, various communities, and interest groups. The Manager collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient program delivery. The Manager is involved in the development and management of intersectoral service delivery programs in the Northern Zone.

The Manager ensures that the principle and practices that guide NSH such as the vision, mission, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are visible at the front line and within daily activities.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelors\' degree related to healthcare or management is required.
• Current designation with professional association; Social Work, Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy, Nursing
• Master\'s degree related to healthcare or management is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years recent related experience, including at least two (2) years experience in a formal leadership role with responsibilities related to program planning, evaluation, human resource, partnerships and financial management.
• Experience with seniors and frailty care, LTC and Continuing Care sectors is required.
• Information systems - ability to work within Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with seniors in a health care setting.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge relevant to the seniors\' population.
• Demonstrated judgement and decision making skills demonstrated through analysis and synthesis, problem solving, systems thinking and emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to define a vision and guide individuals and groups toward the vision while maintaining group cohesiveness, motivation, commitment and effectiveness.

About You - Continued

• Management skills demonstrated through planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluating.
• Ability to manage human resources/intellectual capital, financial resources, capital/material assets and information.
• Demonstrated ability to build internal and external collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated networking, negotiation and change management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives and evidence based practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practice and organizational health.
• Sound knowledge of programming related to the seniors population.
• Sound knowledge of and demonstrated compliance with standards, ethics and legislation.
• Travel is required.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time (100%) position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Weekends may be occasionally required

Compensation and Incentives

Salary - To be determined

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 Management/Non Union 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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