Health Services Manager - ARH - Transitional Care Unit & Palliative Care Unit

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 224644Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital Department: OPNZ Transitional Care UnitType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union PositionPosting Closing Date: 20-Aug-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Director, Health Services/Site Lead, the Health Services Manager is responsible for strategic and operational leadership of the specific clinical portfolio in accordance with the Nova Scotia Health (NSH) mission, vision, and values. The Manager provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of all initiatives at the program level. The Manager has 24-hour accountability in the management of all program activities. The Manager is also responsible for planning of strategic integration of service delivery in collaboration with colleagues in the Community Health portfolio. Using a collaborative, consultative and quality driven approach, the Manager facilitates the continuous evaluation and improvement of care. The Manager promotes a person-centered approach by consulting with all stakeholders in the provision of services and develops community and acute care partnerships. The Health Services Manager, Transitional Care Unit & Palliative Care Unit will be responsible for the Transitional Care Unit & the Palliative Care Unit. This position may require travel to various locations and as such access to transportation is required.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Baccalaureate degree in a health-related discipline; nursing preferred. Minimum 5 years recent clinical experience in a position included in this portfolio. Minimum 5 years recent experience in a leadership and/or management position with responsibilities related to program planning, evaluation, human resource and financial management within a unionized environment. Experience developing and facilitating strategies consistent with the principles of Organizational Health. Demonstrated proficiency in program planning, financial and human resource management, oral and written communication and interpersonal effectiveness. Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiation, strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to successfully change, adapt, overcome, and cope with unexpected challenges. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships and collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners across the healthcare continuum. Demonstrated commitment to employee and self-development and continuous quality improvement. Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, internet, email, and the ability to utilize health information systems for decision support. Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License and access to reliable vehicle Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificationsHours Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Compensation and Benefits Pay Scale Type: ManagementBand: MGT06Hourly Rate: $53.59 - $65.65 Annual Salary: $104,498 - $128,010Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank 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. 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.

The Health Services Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the Transitional Care and Palliative Care units with 24-hour accountability. They are responsible for program planning, financial and human resource management, and fostering collaborative partnerships across the healthcare continuum.

Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate degree in a health-related discipline and possess at least 5 years of recent clinical and leadership experience. Proficiency in program planning, financial management, and communication within a unionized environment is required.

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Travel insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Defined benefit pension plan • Wellness programs • Employee support programs

• Problem solvingPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Strategic leadership
• Operational management
• Clinical program planning
• Financial management
• Human resource management
• Conflict resolution
• Negotiation
• Decision-making
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Quality improvement
• Stakeholder consultation
• Health information systems
• Communication
• Progressive Care Unit
• Clinical Experience
• Accountability
• Self Development
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Acute Care
• Management
• Decision Making
• Community Health
• Conflict Resolution
• Consulting
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
• Decision Support Systems
• Disabilities
• Financial Management
• French Language
• Leadership
• Health Information Systems (HIS)
• Human Resource Management
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Nursing
• Palliative Care
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Strategic Partnership
• Strategic Thinking
• Transitional Care
• Writing

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Transitional Care Unit Registered Nurse
• Healthcare Administrator (General)
• Health Service Managers
• Medical and Health Services Managers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 21, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week