Leader Patient Flow Operations

Recruitment Incentives

Successful candidates may also be eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

About the Opportunity

Responsible to the Patient Access and Flow Manager, this role is responsible for the coordination of safe, efficient patient care services within Colchester East Hants County, Northern 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 Leader 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 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 principle
• 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, Full-Time (100%) position; 75 Hours bi-weekly
• This position is 12 hour shifts that include nights, evenings and weekends

Compensation and Incentives

$38.79 - $51.54 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.