Health Services Manager - ARH - Transitional Care Unit & Palliative Care Unit

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health$104K — $128K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree in a health-related discipline, nursing preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years recent clinical experience in relevant positions.
  • Minimum 5 years in a leadership or management role within a unionized environment.
  • Experience in program planning, evaluation, and financial management.
  • Strong skills in communication, organizational, and interpersonal effectiveness.
  • Able to develop collaborative partnerships across healthcare settings.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and health information systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead operational and strategic initiatives in a clinical portfolio.
  • Ensure 24-hour accountability for program activities.
  • Collaborate on service delivery integration within Community Health.
  • Facilitate continuous evaluation and improvement of care.
  • Promote person-centered care through stakeholder consultation.
  • Develop partnerships with community and acute care services.
  • Drive quality improvement efforts within the units.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
  • Travel insurance and long-term disability.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Defined benefit pension plan.
  • Access to wellness and employee support programs.
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Req ID: 224644
Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital
Department: OPNZ Transitional Care Unit
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 20-Aug-26


About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Health Services/Site Lead, the Health Services Manager is responsible for strategic and operational leadership of the specific clinical portfolio in accordance with the Nova Scotia Health (NSH) mission, vision, and values. The Manager provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of all initiatives at the program level. The Manager has 24-hour accountability in the management of all program activities. The Manager is also responsible for planning of strategic integration of service delivery in collaboration with colleagues in the Community Health portfolio. Using a collaborative, consultative and quality driven approach, the Manager facilitates the continuous evaluation and improvement of care. The Manager promotes a person-centered approach by consulting with all stakeholders in the provision of services and develops community and acute care partnerships.

The Health Services Manager, Transitional Care Unit & Palliative Care Unit will be responsible for the Transitional Care Unit & the Palliative Care Unit.

This position may require travel to various locations and as such access to transportation is required.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
  • Baccalaureate degree in a health-related discipline; nursing preferred.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly


Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Management
Band: MGT06
Hourly Rate: $53.59 - $65.65

Annual Salary: $104,498 - $128,010

Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.

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