Health Services Manager - Ambulatory Care, Rehabilitation & Social Work

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Rehabilitation, Ambulatory Care and Supportive Care Services, the Health Services Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to multi-disciplinary teams within a patient-centered, Collaborative Practice Model for patient care.

Working collaboratively and consultatively with patients/clients, families, management, staff, physicians, community partners, and service providers, the Manager applies strategic and analytical thinking to address challenges to achieve the ultimate goal of high quality, safe and cost effective services to better support patient experience/outcome.

The Manager exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the framework and objectives of the Health Services Program and the Mission and Vision and Strategic Directions of NSHA, and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of NSHA.

Please note: This position supports the following sites in Northern Zone: Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, South Cumberland Community Care Centre, All Saints Springhill Hospital & Bayview Memorial Hospital. Travel will be required.

About You

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

• Bachelor's Degree in a health-related discipline
• Minimum 5 years recent clinical experience in a position included in this portfolio
• Minimum 5 years recent experience in a leadership and/or management position with responsibilities related to program planning, evaluation, human resource and financial management within a unionized environment
• Experience developing and facilitating strategies consistent with the principles of Organizational Health
• Knowledge of and experience with change management principles and methodologies
• Demonstrated proficiency in program planning, financial and human resource management, oral and written communication and interpersonal effectiveness
• Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiation, strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to successfully change, adapt, overcome, and cope with unexpected challenges
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships and collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners across the healthcare continuum
• Demonstrated commitment to employee and self-development and continuous quality improvement
• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, internet, email, and the ability to utilize health information systems for decision support.
• Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as managing multiple priorities, time-sensitive deadlines, stressful situations, working flexible/extended hours and travelling within and outside NSHA as necessary.
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License and access to 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

• Long Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 2 years (Dates are subject to change)
• This position supports the following sites in Northern Zone: Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, South Cumberland Community Care Centre, All Saints Springhill Hospital & Bayview Memorial Hospital.
• Travel required

Compensation and Benefits

$45.45 - $60.39 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.