Leader Patient Flow Operations Specialist

6 days ago


Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced leader to join our team as a Leader Patient Flow Operations Specialist. This role is responsible for the coordination of safe, efficient patient care services within our facilities, in accordance with our mission and policies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for responding to capacity/patient flow issues, emergency response, bed management, supporting staff, and assisting with unanticipated operational issues that must be managed after hours.

This is a key leadership role that requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with patients/clients, families, management, staff, physicians, community partners, and continuing care providers.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related health discipline
  • 3-5 years of experience in an acute care setting, plus 1-2 years working in a supervisory and/or leadership capacity
  • Demonstrated leadership, planning, organization, time management, and conflict resolution skills
  • Collaborator with demonstrated negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated minimum of one-year experience in clinical utilization
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with software programs related to bed utilization
  • Demonstrated knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying the principles of adult education
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use and application of the Patient Flow Dashboard (Tableau) and Meditech
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Hours and Compensation

This is a permanent full-time position with a 75-hour bi-weekly schedule. Shifts include days, evenings, and weekends, with the possibility of overnight shifts during times of system overcrowding.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary of $53.35 per hour, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Successful candidates may also be eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.



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