Health Services Manager

Ocean View Continuing Care Centre in Eastern Passage, NS, Canada Facility: Ocean View Continuing Care CentreLocation: Eastern Passage, Nova ScotiaJob Category: ManagementPosition Available: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Who are we? Ocean View is a 171-bed long term care home overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia. Our vibrant community has over 20 local shops and restaurants, creating a dynamic and engaging environment for both staff and residents. At Ocean View we are committed to our employee’s well being as well as providing a healthy work-life balance through our Employee and Family Assistance Program, Personalized Assistance Health (PATH), ongoing Guarding Minds Initiatives, and promoting opportunities for education and professional development. Your work at Ocean View will be meaningful as a part of our diverse team includes professionals from nursing, clinical dietetics, physiotherapy, recreation therapy, social work, spiritual care, occupational therapy, long-term care assistants, and an active volunteer program. With a 4:1 care funding model, modern technology, optimized scheduling, and plans for a new facility, we are continually evolving to enhance our care and workplace culture. We also take pride in our volunteer-run on-site café, offering lunch, snacks, and coffee and everyone loves our free parking Who are You? You are an experienced health services manager with proven success in building teams and leading improvement initiatives. You are an effective communicator and have experience in conflict resolution and motivating others, respecting all aspects of diversity, equity and inclusion. You understand the importance of quality improvement including the use of technology in health care and are proficient in the use of various computer software systems. You understand key performance indicators and the auditing process in health care and can motivate your team to work together to ensure the highest quality of resident directed care. You are familiar with the Nova Scotia Long Term Care Standards, CIHI and have experience with licensing processes. Job Summary Reporting to the Director of Care, the Neighbourhood Manager (NM) is accountable for the 24-hour organization, management, and leadership of designated neighbourhood(s) of up to 60 residents, including delivery of care, quality improvement and financial monitoring. The NM leads all initiatives to ensure that our residents receive person directed care in a home that prioritizes civility between residents, staff, families and volunteers. The NM provides leadership and direction to ensure all licensing standards are met and residents receive safe, competent and ethical care The NM helps to develop and evaluate policies and procedures, lead quality improvement projects, and facilitate education in response to learning needs of staff. Qualifications Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) Minimum of three (3) years experience in a management position; preferably health care Long Term Care experience an asset Proficiency with computer use, particularly MS Office and Electronic Health Records Proven experience managing in unionized environments Skilled in policy development and utilizing evidenced-based practice Proven experience with quality improvement initiatives, including outcome measures, audits. Fiscal Management experience Knowledge and experience in Occupational Health and Safety, Quality Indicators and Infection Control Free Parking & on Bus Route A supportive and respectful work environment Benefits We offer a comprehensive compensation package including an attractive benefits plan, defined benefit pension and a competitive salary Hours of Work 80 hours bi-weekly. The regular hours of work are intended to be from , Monday through Friday. Given the scope and responsibility of the role, there may be occasions where the NM may be required to stay beyond this time period. Rotational on-call availability is required. Please note if the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed. #J-18808-Ljbffr