Health Services Manager - Women & Children's Health

Job summary

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Women’s and Children’s Health portfolio, including the Women and Children’s Health Unit and pre- and post-natal clinic, with 24-hour accountability for program activities. Lead program initiatives and service integration, and work with stakeholders and partners to continuously evaluate and improve person-centered care.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. [//hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=NSHAP&loginMethod=SSO] Req ID: 227211 Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital Department: OPNZ W&C Women & Children's Health ARH Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 Union: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position Posting Closing Date: 14-Oct-26 ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Reporting to the Director of Health Services, 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, Women’s & Children’s Health will be responsible for the Women and Children’s Health Unit, including the pre & post-natal clinic. 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. PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information. HOURS * Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly * Approximately 12 months COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Pay Scale Type: Management Band: MGT06 Hourly Rate: $53.59 - $65.65 Annual Salary: $104,498 - $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.

What you’ll do

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Women’s and Children’s Health portfolio, including the Women and Children’s Health Unit and pre- and post-natal clinic, with 24-hour accountability for program activities. Lead program initiatives and service integration, and work with stakeholders and partners to continuously evaluate and improve person-centered care.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline, preferably nursing, at least five years of recent relevant clinical experience, and at least five years of leadership or management experience in a unionized environment. Candidates should demonstrate program, financial, and human resource management capabilities; strong leadership, communication, analytical, and collaboration skills; computer proficiency; and a valid Nova Scotia driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Wellness Programs
• Development Programs
• Employee Support Programs

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Clinical Leadership
• Program Planning
• Program Evaluation
• Financial Management
• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Health
• Strategic Planning
• Quality Improvement
• Communication
• Interpersonal Effectiveness
• Problem Solving
• Conflict Resolution
• Negotiation
• Decision-Making
• Partnership Development
• Microsoft Office
• Clinical Experience
• Accountability
• Self Development
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Acute Care
• Management
• Decision Making
• Community Health
• Consulting
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
• Decision Support Systems
• Disabilities
• Leadership
• Health Information Systems (HIS)
• Innovation
• Nursing
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Strategic Partnership
• Strategic Thinking
• Writing

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Human Resources
• Children's Mental Health Case Manager
• Healthcare Administrator (General)
• Health Service Managers
• Medical and Health Services Managers

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