Policy Lead - Policy, One Person One Record

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Policy, the Policy Lead’s role is to facilitate and accelerate the integration of policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols to support readiness for the OPOR go live across all four zones.

The Policy Lead is accountable for leading Policy development as per the Nova Scotia Health Policy Framework and governing policy, working in close alignment with other members of the Policy Office to ensure alignment of policy direction.

The Policy Lead serves as the Subject Matter Expert and main point of contact for policy matters within OPOR and is responsible for facilitating the development, review, maintenance, and distribution of OPOR-related policies and associated processes as well as alignment of these policies with standards across relevant health sectors.

The Policy Lead provides support to OPOR senior leadership to ensure sponsored policies and associated processes support the mission, vision and values of the organization and are not in conflict with existing professional and organizational bylaws, rules and regulations, as well as other policies and procedures. The Policy Lead is accountable for managing NSH’s Policy Management System as well as day-to-day operations, employee orientation and overseeing updates of same.

The Policy Lead is accountable to lead on-going education of employees both in the realm of policy development and writing as well as in the design and use of the NSH policy and procedure system, both hard copy and electronic.

This position utilizes a hybrid workplace model that combines working from home with working onsite.  Candidates can live and work from anywhere in the Central Zone, with travel required only as necessary.
 

About You

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

• Baccalaureate degree in a related field required
• Masters' Degree in Business, Health Services Administration, Public Administration, Library Services or related field preferred
• Three years of recent, relevant experience required
• Previous experience in document research, development and project work
• Previous experience in facilitating and leading groups in a virtual environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including team building, negotiation, and conflict management in a multidisciplinary setting
• Knowledge and/or experience in Health Care an asset
• Project management training and experience
• Demonstrates a strong commitement to the principles of health equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation and accessibility
• Knowledge of OP3 an asset
• Knowledge of document control, content management principles
• Exceptional computer skills with advanced training in various computer applications including Power Point, spreadsheets, databases, email, internet and standard MS office applications
• Must have access to access to a reliable form of transportation, travel is required
• 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

Long assignment, full-time position, 75 hrs bi-weekly (Approximately 24 months)
*Dates are subject to change

Compensation and Benefits

$37.61 - $47.01 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.