Network Leader-Clinical Services Networks

 Req ID: 192254
Location: Provincial Zone, Flexible with in the Zone 
Department: CNS Episodic&Integrated AC Network CHC
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 4-Dec-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

Reporting to the Senior Medical Director and the Director of Clinical Networks, through to the VP Performance the Leader brings content knowledge and is an active core member of one or more Networks where they are accountable to influence and lead planning activities related to the Network/s. This position is responsible to lead self and oversee multiple system strategic change projects and initiatives, in collaboration with identified corporate services (i.e. decision support, project management, communications, interprofessional practice, research and innovation) which will achieve results that facilitate system transformation.

Working with the Director of Clinical Networks and Senior Medical Directors and Zone and program senior leadership, this individual will lead the development of innovations and initiatives that align with strategic plans, goals, and objectives of the Network.  The position will provide support across all of the Network functions using an evidence-based approach to planning that supports excellence in care delivery, improvement in health outcomes, achievement of system standards and goals established by the Network.  The Network Leader works according to the mission, vision, values and policies of NS Health Authority and supports a provincial approach to planning and development, ensuring community adaptation.

Working in a collaborative model with Network members including Executive Directors, Medical site leads Directors, public, government departments, academic and others, the Leader is responsible for actively developing consultative and collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders to enable and support Network priorities. The Leader will demonstrate strong background and knowledge of the health care system, integration, system design, quality improvement, implementation science and the delivery of effective change management processes and practices, acting as a lead and advisor to the Network.

This position will focus on continuous quality improvement, the management of a transparent mechanism to support and disseminate outcomes of priority areas for quality and closely linking to the research agenda, ensuring Network activities are grounded in data, with a focus on understanding our populations and being community responsive. The Leader leads the development of program strategy and interacts extensively with clinical and management as well as external stakeholders, serving as a principal point of contact for implementation support for Network priorities.   

About You

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

•Bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline
•Master’s Degree in a health-related discipline, health administration, business administration or related subject
•Eligible for registration with relevant health discipline/college or association
•Certification or additional training in Quality Improvement, Design Thinking, Change Management an asset
•Certified Health Executive designation is an asset
•Minimum of 5-7 years working experience and responsibilities in a senior leadership or management position with relevant clinical experience in a health care environment. 
•Sound knowledge and skillful application of population health approaches, quality improvement methodologies, implementation science, community development, health promotion, disease prevention and management
•Demonstrates high degree of independent decision-making, self-direction, motivation, change management knowledge and team building/leadership skills
•Demonstrated ability to critically analyze evidence-based practices to inform strategy development and organizational planning
•Proven project management experience
•Strategic planning and systems thinking
•Previous leadership/management experience an asset
•Experience in program planning, coordination, service development, implementation and evaluation required
•Experience in financial planning 
•Experience within a health-related environment preferred
•Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data and monitor quality and performance indicators and benchmarks
•Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships and partnerships with stakeholders
•Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
•Demonstrated strong working memory
•Possesses a sound knowledge of management and a working knowledge of information systems
•Possession of a valid driver’s license

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications

Hours

• Permanent Full time / 75 Hours Bi-weekly 
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$45.45 - $60.39 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.