Health Services Manager - Women & Children''s Health (New Glasgow)

Health Services Manager - Women & Children''s Health (New Glasgow)

About the Opportunity Reporting to the Director, 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, Womens & Childrens Health will be responsible for the Women and Childrens 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.

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.

Valid Nova Scotia Drivers 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 Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly Compensation and Benefits $46.36 - $61.60 Hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our advantages package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

📌 Health Services Manager - Women & Children''s Health (New Glasgow)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 New Glasgow