Planning & Development Officer - Continuing Care Job at Nova Scotia Health Authority
Req ID: 151988
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Provincial Zone, Flexible within the Province
Department: CC Continuing Care Policy & Planning
Type of Employment: Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 21-Mar-23
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 an 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
The Planning and Development Officer is responsible for the coordination of effective planning and development activity related to the implementation of Continuing Care programs and services provincially. This position plays a key role in identifying the issues important to the development and implementation of program policies and processes within the Continuing Care program and which are in keeping with the corporate goals and direction of Nova Scotia Health.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide leadership in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Continuing Care service delivery through the evaluation and development of Continuing Care policies, procedures, and practices.
- Support the planning and delivery of safe service delivery practices and standards for Continuing Care staff
- Lead quality improvement initiatives in support of meeting Accreditation Canada Case Management standards
- Lead and support working groups and committees and produce deliverables that help to achieve Continuing Care program priorities.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelors Degree or Masters with major course work in economical, health, social sciences or health administration required. Masters level preferred
- Six years related experience required
- Experience working in Continuing Care preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience with the complete cycle of project planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation required
- Demonstrated experience in program planning and development required
- Experience in healthcare an asset; comprehensive knowledge of Continuing Care preferred
- Experience in project management is an asset
- Demonstrates a high level of sound judgment, initiative, tact and flexibility
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and negotiating skills
- Strong organizational, time management and leadership skills
- Excellent facilitation, collaboration and teamwork skills
- 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 11 months
- Flexible work location (onsite, remote or hybrid)
Compensation and Incentives
$41.77 - $49.06 Hourly
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit 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.
Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.
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.
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