Clinical Lead - OPOR Education and Learning, IPPL

​Req ID: 224394
Location: Provincial Zone, Flexible within the Province  
Department: OPOR Education and Learning, IPPL
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
Union: Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 25-Aug-26

About the Opportunity

The Clinical Lead has a fundamental role in the success of this complex, multi-organizational clinical transformation initiative. Their provision of critical consultative leadership, clinical expertise, planning, and direction at the multi health authority Program/Specialty Level and with all work streams, will ensure the scale and fundamental nature of clinical transformation required is understood at appropriate leadership levels, the achievement of drivers/goals and the delivery of a well-planned strategy in collaboration with the health organization leaders.

 

The Clinical lead will lead interprofessional working group(s) responsible for the development, adjudication and implementation of governance, evidence informed best practice and standardization within the OPOR Program. The clinical lead acts as a subject matter expert within their area(s) of specialty, as well as providing structure/framework, project management support for working groups, initiatives, and projects.

 

The Clinical lead is responsible for providing oversight for the development of clinical  standards to support the implementation of clinical information systems. The Clinical lead leads clinical care process design and reviews activities across the organization to ensure maximum benefits and enhancements are achieved.

 

The Clinical lead independently addresses issues and makes decisions of moderate complexity with little or no supervision and delivers clear communication and documentation of complex concepts and issues across the organizations. This includes:

  • Leading the analysis and dissemination of best practice standards and content
  • Clearly communicating both up (sr. leadership) and down (front line staff) across the organization
  • Facilitating consensus and decision making across broad stakeholder groups
  • Being organized, outcomes driven, preparing work packages and decision documents for review by stakeholder/working groups
  • Having the ability to understand and support system level impacts and decisions while narrowing focus to translate and communicate stakeholder impact effectively.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Undergraduate degree in health related field required
  • Active practicing license in good standing with healthcare regulatory body
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a clinical environment required
  • Certificate course in adult education (or equivalency) preferred
  • Current experience with classroom, on-line teaching and curriculum development preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership in clinical and policy change
  • Knowledge of clinical process, workflows, clinical services delivery and patient/client satisfaction determinants.
  • Experience with electronic Medical Records, or modern hospital HIS is preferred
  • Uses effective leadership, facilitation, communication and negotiation abilities to achieve consensus, resolve conflict, achieve desired outcomes and address potential barriers to success
  • Project Management and change management certification would be considered an asset
  • Demonstrated recent professional development relevant to maintaining currency in practice and education
  • Demonstrated ability to work with interprofessional groups of learners in a variety of educational settings (e.g. classroom, online, practice setting)
  • Proficiency with computer skills and applications including Microsoft Suite; internet browsers; Learning Management Systems; Web-based classroom
  • 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 biweekly
  • This position offers a offers a hybrid/work from home model 
  • Evenings and weekends may be required
  • Travel  within the province required. 
  • Location will be determined based on the Successful Candidate 

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Non-Union
Band: NU05
Hourly Rate: $45.75 - $56.04
Annual Salary: $89,205 - $109,276

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.


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