Wellness Navigator - Primary Health Care, Brotherhood Initiative - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Req ID: 113454Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEIICompany: NSHADepartment: PHC CZ DSE CDW NS Brotherhood InitiativeType of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)Union Status: Healthcare NSGEUPosting Closing Date: 4-Jun-20Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.ResponsibilitiesThe Nova Scotia Brotherhood Initiative (NSBI) is a community based health initiative that focuses on providing cultural and gender specific care to African Nova Scotian Men. The NSBI will deliver wellness programming, Primary Care and Chronic Disease Management, and navigation. The NSBI works in collaboration with other provider groups and services to offer programming and supports. While the NSBI is a district-wide initiative, it will focus its work on three key regions (East Preston, North Preston, Cherrybrook and Lake Loon; North End Halifax and North End Dartmouth; and Hammonds Plains, Lucasville and Beechville).Reporting to the Nova Scotia Brotherhood Team Lead, the Wellness Navigator demonstrates flexibility and innovation in supporting citizens of the communities that the NSBI serves in accessing the services, programs, and/or resources that can support health enhancing behaviours. Responsibilities of the Wellness Navigator include meeting with individuals and families with complex health and wellness needs to support them to navigate health care and community resources (this includes assessing and prioritizing needs using a determinants of health lens, developing a care plan, providing advocacy, creatively mobilizing resources across the continuum of care, coordinating health and community resources, and providing transitional support) researching, developing, and maintaining in depth awareness of resources within the community and the surrounding areas of the district through a community development, population health and collaborative approach; developing and facilitating emotional wellness programming and facilitating other health and wellness programs ; developing community partnerships and conducting community engagement.The Wellness Navigator is team focused and will collaborate with the NSBI staff, family physicians, other health care providers and community groups to maintain awareness of existing supports within the community and in the surrounding areas of the district through a community development, population health and collaborative approach. This individual also works collaboratively with the team and partners to develop, implement and evaluate the community-based wellness navigation model that guides their work. The incumbent is a member of an inter-professional team and collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness, solves problems, and shares responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.QualificationsBachelor's degree required from an accredited institution in one of the following health care disciplines: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Registered Nurse, Recreation TherapyRegistration with respective professional regulatory association requiredMinimum 3-5 years' of related experience required2 years' experience working with African Nova Scotian communities is preferred3-5 years' of experience in a Primary Health Care setting/community based team/community setting; individual and group education/facilitation utilizing adult education, self-management supports, and motivational enhancement principlesPreferred experience in partnership development, stakeholder collaboration, and community developmentExperience working with people living with a chronic conditionUnderstanding of population health, health promotion strategies, and behaviour change principlesIn-depth knowledge of local district health authority and community based servicesDemonstrates person-centred/family-focused, diversity relevant approaches to careWell-developed interpersonal, teamwork, oral and written communication skillsDemonstrates flexibility, adaptability and willingness to changeDemonstrates innovation in program planning, implementation and evaluation, and quality improvementQualificationsPlanning skillsComputer skills (MS Office, email and internet)Annual CPR-AED certification and annual WHMIS training and certificationValid driver's license and access to a reliable car for travel for workCompetencies in other languages preferred, French an assetPLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.Hours of WorkLong Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weeklyBeginning June 5, 2021 with a duration of April 7, 2023Dates are approximate and subject to changeSome evening work requiredTravel to various sites requiredSalary Information$31.8524 - $40.4222 hourlyThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.Criminal Record CheckProof of education & training certificationsProof of any additional required qualificationValid registration with the relevant licensing bodySubmission of immunization record along with health assessment documentationProof of SIN numberHiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit - NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 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. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.