Job Description

\xe2\x80\x8bReq ID: 158893
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Eastern Zone, Northside General Hospital, Glace Bay Hospital
Department: FMS Facilities Management & SupportRural
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 11-Jul-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 Assistant Manager, the Supervisor is responsible for facilitating the day to day operations of Facility Support Services for Nova Scotia Health as well as ensuring a clean, safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors. The Supervisor collaborates with the Assistant Manager in the planning and development of standardized practices and initiatives to ensure they are operationalized. This position requires travel to various locations.

About You

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

• Post-secondary education in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• At least two years supervisory experience is required; experience within a health care setting is preferred.
• Experience working within a unionized environment is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in the theories and principles of cleaning methods, practices and techniques; experience with Occupational Health and Safety principles and WHMIS is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications including MS Office products is required.
• Experience in supervising a healthcare laundry department an asset
• Knowledge of laundry and linen process across Eastern Zone an asset
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills consistent with NSHA\'s mission, vision and values and the ability to motivate and engage others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Planning, organization and prioritization skills with demonstrated evidence of critical thinking, problem solving and analytical processing ability.
• Self-motivated, flexible and has the ability to work independently, with strong ethical standards.
• Commits to professional development and lifelong learning for self and others.
• Development and maintenance of good interpersonal relationships with all employees reflecting client focus in forming partnerships with other stakeholders to meet client needs.
• Adaptability and flexibility to facilitate change while meeting multiple demands and priorities of a challenging position and workload.
• The demonstrated ability to create databases for improved decision making, departmentally and organizationally.
• Demonstrated maturity in dealing with people under stress.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all management and staff. Ability to asses and anticipate problems/issues on individual day unites in relation to services provided, as well as make proper and prompt decisions and take action when required. Emphasis on the ability to utilize leadership, motivational and development skills. Must be innovative and self-motivated and able to maintain strong inter-departmental relationships.
• Required to answer calls and respond to emails and possibly come in to work outside\xe2\x80\x8e of normal working hours.
• Travel to other sites is required and must have access to a reliable vehicle. Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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

Hours

• (2) Permanent, full-time positions; 75 hours bi-weekly
• This position will require evening and weekend work

Compensation and Incentives

$28.89 - $36.11 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 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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