Supervisor District Operations

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.Req ID: 215571Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital Department: OPEZ Patient FlowType of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1 MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union PositionPosting Closing Date: 19-Feb-26Nova 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 OpportunityEarly identification of patients requiring complex discharge planning case management through high-risk screening criteria, bullet rounds, and referralsAssessment of patient’s medical, functional, cultural, and psychosocial needs, family issues/dynamics, and extent of community resources in light of input/assessments from the multidisciplinary pod and community partners re: identified needs and care options to facilitate the transition through care continuumPlanning which is a dynamic process and involves continuous review and communication of potential plans and timelines in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, client/SDM, family, and community agencies/facilitiesFacilitation of safe patient discharge through ongoing assessment, case coordination, and development of appropriate discharge plans. Included but not limited to patient/family education; referral and completion of application to specialized treatment programs; coordination of family meetings; coordination of legal/financial capacity or SDM issues. Participation in bullet rounds, Joint Discharge Operations – JDO- meetings, and (where appropriate) weekly multidisciplinary team rounds. Ongoing review and monitoring of ALC designation; and ongoing re-evaluation of discharge plan especially if other special needs identified, e.g. significant behavioral/psychiatric concernsAdvocate to identify gaps in services, the need for individualized program consideration, and system-level changes required to meet the changing needs of the patient populationActivities:Participate in unit-based rounds and conferencesPrioritize daily competing demandsParticipate in weekly Joint Discharge Operations MeetingsMaintain an in-depth knowledge of community resourcesActively seek out new resources specific to patient/family needs and share these with other team membersParticipate and contribute to departmental and program-specific meetingsAbout YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following: Registered with the appropriate College or Professional AssociationBaccalaureate Degree in Health Related Field - Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social WorkMinimum of 3-5 years expierence in Acute Care SettingPrevious management experience would be an assetDemonstrated knowledge of services provided within Nova Scotia HealthUnderstanding Utilization ProcessDemonstrated ability to communicate effectivelyEvidence of ongoing relevant educationDemonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good relationships with patients, physicians, and hospital staffDemonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the positionAttendance records may be reviewedComputer skills necessary to interpret dataCompetencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, expierence, training and certifications. HoursCasual relief, no guaranteed hoursShifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidaysCompensation and Benefits$40.95 - $54.41 Hourly Once You've AppliedThank 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.