Health Services Manager - Long Term Care and Transitional Care

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 225786Location: Central Zone, Hants Community Hospital Department: OPCZ Long Term Care & Inpatient Serv HCHType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union PositionPosting Closing Date: 10-Sep-26About the Opportunity The Health Services Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to multi-disciplinary teams within a patient-centred, Collaborative Practice Model for patient care. Working collaboratively and consultatively with patients/clients, families, management, staff, physicians, community partners, and service providers, the Manager applies strategic and analytical thinking to address challenges to achieve the ultimate goal of high quality, safe and cost effective services to better support patient experience/outcome. The Manager exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the framework and objectives of the Health Services Program and the Mission and Vision and Strategic Directions of NSHA, and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of NSHA.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Bachelor’s Degree in a health related discipline 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 Demonstrated regular attendance in current and previous employment Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as managing multiple priorities, time-sensitive deadlines, stressful situations, working flexible/extended hours and travelling within and outside NSHA as necessary This is an on-site position. The successful candidate must report to and work from the designated work site on a regular basis. Regular attendance at the assigned location is an essential requirement of the role Candidates are required to clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how their education, experience, and competencies meet the stated qualifications and requirements of the position Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly Compensation and Benefits Pay Scale Type: ManagementBand: MGT06Hourly Rate: $53.59 - $65.65Annual Salary: $104,497 - $128,010 Successful 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 to multi-disciplinary teams within a patient-centred collaborative practice model. They work consultatively with stakeholders to ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-effective patient care services.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s 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 human resources within a unionized environment is required.

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

• Problem solvingPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Strategic leadership
• Operational leadership
• Program planning
• Financial management
• Human resource management
• Conflict resolution
• Negotiation
• Analytical thinking
• Decision-making
• Collaborative practice
• Quality improvement
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Organizational health
• Health information systems
• Clinical Experience
• Analytical Thinking
• Self Development
• Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Management
• Decision Making
• Conflict Resolution
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
• Decision Support Systems
• Disabilities
• Financial Management
• French Language
• Leadership
• Health Information Systems (HIS)
• Human Resource Management
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Long-Term Care
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Strategic Partnership
• Strategic Thinking
• Writing

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Long Term Care Analyst
• Healthcare Administrator (General)
• Health Service Managers
• Medical and Health Services Managers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 11, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week