Wellness Navigator

3 weeks ago


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

About the Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a skilled Wellness Navigator to support citizens in accessing health-enhancing behaviors and services. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Community Health Team, family physicians, and community groups to develop and implement a community-based wellness navigation model.

The Wellness Navigator will provide guidance and support to clients, including information about appropriate supports and programs that meet their health and wellness needs. This role requires a person-centered and family-focused approach, with a focus on behavior change and self-management.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a health care discipline, registration with a professional regulatory association, and a minimum of 3 years' experience in clinical practice. They will also possess facilitation and education skills, experience working with people living with chronic conditions, and knowledge of local health authority and community-based services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a community-based wellness navigation model
  • Provide guidance and support to clients
  • Collaborate with the Community Health Team and community groups
  • Facilitate emotional wellness programming and health and wellness programs
  • Work with clients to establish person-centered goals using behavior change and self-management principles

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a health care discipline
  • Registration with a professional regulatory association
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in clinical practice
  • Facilitation and education skills
  • Experience working with people living with chronic conditions
  • Knowledge of local health authority and community-based services

What We Offer

Nova Scotia Health offers a competitive salary range of $33.97-$42.89 per hour, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, and a defined benefit pension plan.



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