Health Services Manager - Women & Children's Health - VRH - Jobs in Kentville, NS

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Req ID: 122803Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation: Western* Zone, *Valley Regional HospitalDepartment: OPWZ W&C Women & Childrens Health AVType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT* (*100%* FTE) x *1* position(s)*Status: Management* position*Posting Closing Date: 29-Nov-21Nova 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 theres 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 an Nova Scotia Health role means youll 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.ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Valley Regional Hospital Site Lead, the Health Services Manager (HSM) of Women & Children’s Health Program will develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate all activities provided within the Program ensuring that these are delivered from within the identified resources. The Manager will collaborate with the multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders of NSH and IWK to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services. The Manager will ensure that they maintain a close connection with the Lead Site Managers for the local facilities to ensure support is provided for local operational issues.The Manager will consistently demonstrate commitment to NSH strategic directions and continuous quality improvement. Where possible, the Manager will work with their colleagues to develop Program and service standards and pan provincal policies and procedures, while recognizing the differences required of local populations and cultures.The Manager facilitates effective changes to ensure that patient care and related services align with strategic directions and initiatives as established by NSH and the Department of Health & Wellness. These will include the principles of Primary Maternity Health Care and Population Health. The Manager integrates knowledge of provincial and national care standards as well as professional practice standards. Their understanding of the clinical practice areas will provide support to the continuous improvement of the Program.The Manager ensures that the principles and practices that guide NSH such as the vision, mission, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are visible at the front line and within daily activities.*Qualifications*

• Baccalaureate degree in a health related discipline
• Masters degree relevant to the position (Nursing, Health Administration, Business) considered an asset
• Minimum five (5) years recent clinical experience in a position included in this portfolio preferred
• Minimum five (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
• Leadership, teambuilding, mentoring and coaching skills
• 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
• Demonstrated regular attendance in current and previous employment
• 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 NSH as necessary
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License and access to reliable vehicle
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please Note: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.*Hours of Work*

• Permanent Full Time; 75 hours bi-weekly

*Salary Information*$41.99 - $55.80 hourly*Once Youve Applied*Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit please visit Recruitment - IncentivesThis is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit - MGMT/NON-Union 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.As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.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. Our priority groups are Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, People of Colour, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.*Follow Us!*https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority/https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthorityhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/nsha/https://twitter.com/healthnsJob Type: Full-timeQuick Apply

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