Wellness Navigator - Nova Scotia Sisterhood - Primary Health Care (Designated)
Req ID: 197232
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: PHC CZ DSE Sisterhood Initiative
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 27-Mar-25
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
This is a designated position. The successful candidate must self-identify as African Nova Scotian or Black Person of African Descent in order to be considered for this role.
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Wellness Navigator supports citizens of the communities that the Community Health Team serves in accessing the services, programs, and/or resources to enable/foster health enhancing behaviors. The Navigator provides guidance and support for clients including providing information about appropriate supports and programs that will meet health and wellness needs and social supports that can assist with daily living. Is a member of an inter-professional team and collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives. Travel within the catchment area maybe required.
About You
• Baccalaureate degree preferably from Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy or Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work)
• Current registration with professional association
• Three years’ recent related experience working in mental health, Primary Health Care setting/community-based team/community setting
• Experience with individual and group education/facilitation utilizing adult education, self-management supports, and motivational enhancement principle
• Experience working with people living with a chronic condition
• Preferred experience in partnership development, stakeholder collaboration, and community development
• Demonstrated understanding of population health, health promotion strategies, and behaviour change principles; in-depth knowledge of health authority and community based services
• Demonstrated person-centred/family-focused, diversity relevant approaches to care
• Well-developed interpersonal, teamwork, oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and willingness to change
• Demonstrates innovation in program planning, implementation and evaluation, and quality improvement planning skills
• Computer skills (MS Office, email and internet)
• Annual CPR-AED certification and annual WHMIS training and certification
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle
• 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
- Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Compensation and Benefits
$36.58- $47.35 hourly
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 Healthcare 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 SuccessFactors 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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