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Req ID: 219124 Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital Department: OPWZ PERI Medical Device Reprocess WZ Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% ) x 1 MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position Posting Closing Date: 26-Aug-26 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.

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About the Prospect Reporting to the Director, Perioperative Services, the Manager, Medical Device Reprocesing (MDR) is responsible for providing management and leadership in the planning development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and systems that support MDR services within the assignmed zone.

The Manager will lead the day-to-day operations of all MDR departments inthe Western zone, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality service delivery.

This includes engaging in continuous quality improvement initiatives and fostering strong,



collaborative relationships with perioperative services and other clinical partners.

While the primary accountability of this role is operational at the zone level, the Manager will work in alignment with provincial MDR standards and collaborate with MDR leader across zones to support consistency, quality, and patient safety.

The role contributres to the development and advancement of provincial MDR practices through shared leadership and participation in provincial initiatives.

About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Baccalaureate degree related to healthcare or business/management and five years progressive management experience, preferably in healthcare, or an equivalent combination of education and 10 years'' progressive management experience, preferably in healthcare Certification through CSA or IAHCSMM or willingness to obtain Post-secondary education or training in Infection Prevention & Control or Medical Device Reprocessing an asset Masters degree an asset Formal quality management education an asset Knowledge of legislation and best practice related to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Medical Device Reprocessing Knowledge of labour relations and human resource practices, processes and collective agreements Solid Understanding of Accreditation Canada standards and processes Experience in leading quality improvement initiatives and implementing evidence-based practice Demonstrated judgment and decision-making skills demonstrated through analysis and synthesis, critical thinking & problem solving, systems thinking and emotional intelligence Management skills demonstrated through planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluating Ability to manage human resources/intellectual capital, financial resources,



capital/material assets and information Demonstrated professional accountability and responsibility to the teams, the provincial perioperative program and the overall organization with tangible experience in team building mechanisms Demonstrated conflict resolution, negotiation and change management skills Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practice, self-care and employee wellness.

Demonstrated proficiency in Windows applications, web-based programs, and other computer competencies and software applications 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; 75 hours bi-weekly Compensation and Benefits $41.95 - $52.43 Hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

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.

Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their Success

Factors online profile.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.

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