Health Services Manager
Req ID: 194869
Location: Eastern Zone, Strait Richmond Hospital
Department: OPEZ Nursing/Emrg/GenMed/R SRH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 21-Jan-25
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 www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Site Lead, the Health services Manager is responsible for the management and operations of the Inpatient Nursing Unit and Emergency Room Services. The Health Services Manager works with other Program managers to provide day to day supervision and integration of other clinical and support services at this site. The Health Services Manager will provide administrative leadership and management and ensures excellent client/patient centered services.
The Health Services Manager supports the Site Lead in implementing quality improvement initiatives with attention to patient safety, healthy workplace and financial initiatives. The position requires an individual with strong leadership skills, and the ability to work in and support a team approach to patient services in a multi-disciplinary environment. The Health Services Manager will have proven skills in human resources and financial management and demonstrated ability to foster collaborative working relationships with community partners and system stakeholders.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing is required
- Master's degree is preferred.
- Active registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
- Minimum of three years relevant health services management experience including human resources, labour relations, financial planning, change management, program
- Proven leadership skills, in particular, the initiative and vision to continue the advancement of rural health
- Planning/evaluation and quality improvement
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Strong collaborative and partnership skills
- Demonstrated interest and proof of continuing education/professional growth.
- Competence in word processing, email, and presentation skills
- Valid Driver's license and access to reliable transportation
- The ability to work flexible hours and ability to travel as part of position requirements
- 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
- Permanent Full-Time position, 75 Hours Bi-weekly
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.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.