Job Description

Req ID: 175128
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: PHC STRAT-PRIDE HEALTH-CCZ
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 1-Mar-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

Please Note: This is a designated position. The successful candidate must be from the following designated groups in order to be considered and must self-identify 2SLGBTQIA+

prideHealth is a Primary Health Care initiative that works to improve access to health services which are safe, respectful, coordinated, comprehensive, and culturally responsive for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. prideHealth works in collaboration with other services and initiatives within Primary Health Care and portfolio partners across Nova Scotia Health Authority to offer programming and support.

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the prideHealth navigator demonstrates flexibility and innovation in supporting members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in accessing services, programs, and/or resources within the health system and community that can support health enhancing behaviours. The prideHealth navigator provide guidance and support for clients, including providing information about appropriate supports and programs that will meet health and wellness needs and social supports that can assist with daily living.

The prideHealth navigator is team focused and will collaborate with Primary Health Care staff, family physicians and primary care providers, and other health professionals and community groups to maintain awareness of existing supports within the community and surrounding areas through a community development, population health, and collaborative approach. The primary responsibilities of the prideHealth navigator are to work with individuals and groups to support members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities to connect with appropriate services within the health system and within the community. The prideHealth Navigator will develop close working relationships and extensive collaboration with a multitude of community members, partners, colleagues and portfolio partners including Nova Scotia Health Authority (Public Health, Community Mental Health, etc.), IWK, Family Practice community, government programs and agencies, community based and non-profit organizations, research/academic partners, and other partners. The prideHealth Navigator also works collaboratively with team members and partners to develop, implement, and evaluate a community-based wellness navigation model that guides their work. Additionally, the prideHealth navigator will support coordination of aspects of the prideHealth program via application of knowledge, skills and professional judgment; collaborative approaches to quality improvement; assessment of community needs and assets; engagement of community members, partners, and partners; capacity building; provision and facilitation of continuing educational opportunities; operational planning for service delivery; and short- and long term program evaluation. The incumbent is a member of an inter-professional team and collaborates with colleagues to determine goals and objectives, participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness, solves problems, and shares responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.

About the Opportunity Continued

The prideHealth Navigator\'s activities are guided by PHC-DFP priority areas, multiple partners, and by community needs and, therefore, requires a professional approach. They work according to the mission, vision, values and policies of Nova Scotia Health Authority and PHC-DFP to support the development and implementation of PHC-DFP programs, services and initiatives throughout the zone. This work requires recognition and application of best practice and application of evidenced informed decision making.

About You

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

• Bachelor\'s degree required from an accredited institution in one of the following health care disciplines: Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Registered Nurse, Recreation Therapy or Master of Education in Counseling
• Registration with respective professional regulatory association required.
• Minimum of 3 years\' experience including: clinical practice related to discipline; working in Primary Health Care setting/community-based team/community setting and minimum one-year recent mental health.
• Facilitation/education skills utilizing adult education, self-management supports, and motivational enhancement principles (both individual and group settings)
• In depth knowledge of 2SLGBTQIA+ health/the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities/health and social challenges facing these communities, and/or recent experience working with the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities preferred.
• Experience working with people living with a chronic condition(s)
• Experience in partnership development, partner collaboration, and community development
• Understanding of population health, health promotion strategies, and behavior change principles.
• In-depth knowledge of local health authority and community-based services
• Demonstrates person-centered/family-focused, diversity relevant approaches to care
• Well-developed interpersonal, teamwork, oral and written communication skills

About You Continued

• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and willingness to change.
• Demonstrates innovation in program planning, implementation and evaluation, and quality improvement.
• Computer skills (MS Office, email and Internet)
• Annual CPR-AED certification and annual WHMIS training and certification
• Valid driver\'s license and access to a reliable car for travel for work
• Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset.

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

Hours

• Temporary Full-time long assignment / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
• Approximately 12 months
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Travel to various sites may be required.

Compensation and Incentives

$33.96 - $42.89 Hourly

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 Healthcare 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.

\xe2\x80\x8bPreferred 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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