N-Consultant 9R NU

 Req ID: 190050
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII 
Department: PPA INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS - MGR OA
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 29-Oct-24

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

The Operational Performance Consultant supports assessment, development, implementation and monitoring of performance measurement and operational analytic support tools needed by Zone Operations. The position works with operational and medical leaders to provide tools to allow them to examine their performance, understand the current state of operations and plan for the future. This role assists Operational leaders to monitor performance related to zone priorities and support them to get to higher levels of performance.

About You

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

• Undergraduate degree in analytics, informatics or health related field required, Master’s Degree preferred
• 5 years of relevant experience with progressive accountabilities for standards development; evaluation and implementation; and adoption of best practices to deliver high quality services
• Consideration may be given to those with equivalent training and work experience
• Knowledge and skills in the areas of analytic tools, applications and systems of support
• Advanced knowledge of health care systems and Operational care areas
• Registration with relevant health or professional discipline/college or association an asset
• Certified Health Executive designation an asset
• Excellent leadership, organizational and decision skills
• Expert knowledge to critically analyze evidence-based practices to inform strategy development and organizational planning
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships and partnerships with stakeholders
• Evidence-based collaborative problem solving of complex multifaceted issues
• Understands the principles of project management and demonstrated ability to create and lead complex work teams
• Expertise in leading complex change
• Quality improvement methodologies
• Cultural competence
• Collaboration, negotiation, and persuasion skills are paramount as this role requires the engagement of stakeholders to motivate change
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data and monitor quality and performance indicators and benchmarks
• 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 hrs bi-weekly

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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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.