Leader Patient Flow and Operations - Access and Flow

​Req ID: 224133
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital  
Department: OPEZ Patient Flow
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (80%) x 1 
Union: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 6-Aug-26

About the Opportunity

Responsible to the Access and Flow Manager, this role is responsible for the coordination of safe, efficient patient care services within the zone facilities and NSH, in accordance with the mission and policies of the Nova Scotia Health with a focus on responding to capacity/patient flow issues, emergency response, bed management, supporting staff and assisting with unanticipated operational issues that must be managed after hours.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to patient safety, continued quality improvement, and advancing the delivery of safe and trusted health services.

Working collaboratively and consultatively with patients/clients, families, management, staff, physicians, community partners, and continuing care providers, the clinical supervisor will apply strategic and analytic thinking to address challenges to achieve the ultimate goal of high quality, safe, and cost effective services.

About You

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

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or related health discipline may be considered
  • 3-5 Years of experience in an acute care setting, plus 1-2 years working in a supervisory and/or leadership capacity
  • Demonstrated leadership, planning, organization, time management and conflict resolution skills
  • Collaborator with demonstrated negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated minimum of one-year experience in clinical utilization
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with software programs related to bed utilization
  • Demonstrated knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying the principles of adult education
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use and application of the Patient Flow Dashboard (Tableau) and Meditech
  • 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 part-time position; 60 hours b-weekly 

Compensation and Benefits

$45.75 - $56.03 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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