Provincial Manager, Psychosocial Oncology
Req ID: 216808
Location: Provincial Zone, All Locations
Department: CANC Psychosocial Onc & Palliative Care
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 9-Jul-26
About the Opportunity
The Manager, Provincial Psychosocial Oncology Program, Palliative and Spiritual Care (Oncology) will lead the development of a Provincial Psychosocial Oncology Program within the NSCCP and will serve as the oncology liaison to the palliative and spiritual care portfolios. The Manager works in a co-leadership role with a clinical co-lead.
The Manager develops, implements, manages and evaluates a provincial program to ensure equitable and appropriate access of cancer patients and families to psychosocial, palliative and spiritual care services and supports according to evidence-informed guidelines and policies developed by Cancer Site Teams and the Provincial Psychosocial Oncology Program in Nova Scotia.
The Manager assists with knowledge development and translation, ensures that data and systems are in place to support appropriate utilization and effective stewardship of psychosocial, palliative and spiritual care resources for cancer patients and families. The Manager collaborates with other portfolios with Nova Scotia Health, IWK and with community partners as appropriate in order to deliver a quality, sustainable program.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor degree in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology or other health related discipline
- Master's degree in the area of Nursing, Administration, Research, Social Work, Psychology or other health related discipline
- Registration or licensure in the appropriate provincial licensing/registration organization
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in an oncology setting
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a management/supervisory role
- A Registered Nurse requires CNA certification in Oncology and/or Hospice Palliative Care
- Eligible for membership in provincial, national or international associations such as CAPO, MASCC, AOPOS, NSHPCA, CHPCA or other related professional organizations.
- Experience in cancer care service delivery and an understanding of the psychosocial impact of cancer on individuals and families
- Knowledge of the practice of psychosocial oncology, supportive care, palliative care and spiritual care and their integration with cancer care in tertiary and secondary care settings.
- Strong project management and community-based program development skills
- Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, team-building and communication skills
- Computer literacy as it relates to data analysis, budgeting, word processing and online communication tools.
- 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
- Home work site; location to be determined based on successful applicant
Compensation and Benefits
$44.86 - $56.07 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.
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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