Health Promoter

2 months ago

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

​Req ID: 182126
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Eastern Zone, Prime Brook
Department: PH HC Health Promotion EZ
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEUAdmin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 30-Jul-24

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 to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Public Health Manager, the Health Promoter works in collaboration with the Healthy Communities Team to ensure policies and programs are planned and implemented towards improved population health and reduced health inequities in a way that addresses local population health needs. The Health Promoter works with community partners across multiple levels to take action and advocate for policy and system change to create supportive social, economic, and physical environments that protect and promote health. The Health Promoter focuses on upstream determinants and applies comprehensive, evidence informed strategies.

The Health Promoter provides leadership and advanced knowledge in health promotion and community development theory and practice to promote and support the development of policies and physical, social and built environments to reduce health inequities, address the determinants of health, and prevent chronic disease and injury. The Health Promoter uses health promotion approaches which support empowerment, participation, partnerships and equity to perform their work in healthy public policy, community development and mobilization. The Health Promoter shares a core set of public health attitudes and values, applies public health core competencies to all of his/her work and is accountable to provide competent, safe and ethical professional practice. The Health Promoter exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the mission, vision and strategic directions of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Masters degree in Public Health or Health Promotion and 1 year experience required or Bachelors of Health Promotion and 3-5 years' experience required
  • Recent experience in advocating for healthy public policies at a local or provincial level; initiating, establishing and mobilizing multi-sector partnerships; and gathering and analyzing information to identify public health issues
  • Incumbent must have or be willing to acquire knowledge and skills in epidemiology and surveillance through the Public Health Agency of Canada Skills Enhancement for Health Surveillance program
  • Understanding of a population-based approach
  • Demonstrates the core competencies for public health as outlined in the job analysis
  • Knowledge of Health Protection Act and other relevant regulations, legislation and acts
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including team building, negotiation, and conflict management
  • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary setting with a strong focus on citizen/community
  • Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
  • Demonstrated commitment to health and safety
  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation as travel will be required
  • Competencies in other languages an asset

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours
  • Full-time, permanent; 70 Hours Bi-weekly
Compensation and Incentives

$ $45.61 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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

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.

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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