Physician Donor Program Specialist
1 day ago
Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Physician Donor Program Specialist to join our team. This is a 1-year term position, with an estimated salary of $10,000.
About the OpportunityThis role supports the development and implementation of a donation system across Nova Scotia by providing medical leadership and championing organ and tissue donation. The ideal candidate will be a physician or surgeon licensed to practice medicine in the province of Nova Scotia with current NS Health privileges.
Responsibilities- Maximize donation potential by implementing best practices and minimizing missed opportunities in deceased donation.
- Establish effective working relationships with key stakeholders throughout the hospital, including integrating donation-related education into professional development programs.
- Review local/zone level data to identify successes and opportunities for improvement in the zone.
- Work with local/zone-based leadership to identify site-specific strategies to optimize organ and tissue opportunities.
- Evaluate and ensure effective implementation of deceased donation policies and procedures.
- Ensure integration of donation into end-of-life care practices and policies.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Outlook and spreadsheet software. They will also be available to provide support and advice for Legacy of Life/Critical Care Organ Donation after hours when on call for their Intensive Care Unit.
Qualifications- A physician or surgeon licensed to practice medicine in the province of Nova Scotia with current NS Health privileges.
- An attending physician in Critical Care in the applicable zone.
- Previous experience working in an Organ Donation/Procurement Organization is an asset.
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