Health Services Manager

Req ID: 215399 Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre Department: OPNZ Seniors Clinic & Palliative Care Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position Posting Closing Date: 29-Jan-26 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 www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here. About the Opportunity Reporting to the Director of Rehabilitation, Ambulatory Care and Supportive Care Services, the Health Services Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to multi-disciplinary teams within a patient-centered, Collaborative Practice Model for patient care. This position supports various teams across the Northern Zone including Community Palliative Care, Grief and Bereavement, Seniors Clinic and Spiritual Care. Working collaboratively and consultatively with patients/clients, families, management, staff, physicians, community partners, and service providers, the Manager applies strategic and analytical thinking to address challenges to achieve the ultimate goal of high quality, safe and cost effective services to better support patient experience/outcome. The Manager exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the framework and objectives of the Health Services Program and the Mission and Vision and Strategic Directions of NSHA and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of NSHA. Please note: This position supports operations at all sites within the Northern Zone and surrounding communities within Colchester County, Cumberland County and Pictou County. Travel will be required. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related discipline 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 Knowledge of and experience with change management principles and methodologies 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. 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 NSHA as necessary. Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License and access to reliable vehicle. Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Hours Long Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly This position is approximately 18 months in length Compensation and Benefits $45.36 - $61.60 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. 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 Management/Non Union 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr