Director of Health Services & Site Lead - Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre

 Req ID: 198762
Location: Northern Zone, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre 
Department: OPNZ Director CRHCC
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 12-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

Reporting to the Health Services Executive Director (NZ), the Director of Health Services/Site Lead in collaboration with the Medical Site Lead is responsible for operational planning, management, and leadership of health services at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre.

In a co-leadership relationship with the Medical Site Lead, the Director of Health Services/Site Lead provides operational leadership and direction to the members of the health team for the day-to-day operations of the sites by facilitating collaboration and integration of activities. This role directs and coordinates site operations and provides leadership to members of the health care team to create and support the culture of the organization. This position supports and ensures the development and execution of an operational plan, excellence in service and care delivery, improvement in health outcomes, and achievement of standards of care established by the NSHA and DHW. The Director acts as the face of Nova Scotia Health in the local community with the general public and community partners, and supports efforts to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of service delivery. They will work collaboratively with Community Health Boards on creating and implementing strategies to improve the health status of the local population. 

The Director of Health Services/Site Lead ensures continuous improvement to advance a vision of excellence within the provision of care/service delivery and is responsible for the development, maintenance and monitoring of quality management and safety programs, and compliance with relevant standards and accreditation requirements. The Director facilitates and champions a learning and research environment that aligns with the current and proposed future state of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

The Director of Health Services provides leadership and creates a culture of shared accountability by collaborating with the various programs and services in the planning, development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of policies, standards and processes to ensure the effective use of resources, optimize patient flow and improve health outcomes.

Working in a matrix model and in a co-leadership relationship with the Medical Site Lead, this role provides operational leadership and direction for the day-to-day operations of the site to support the culture of the organization and the provision of sustainable safe and high-quality health care which is accessible, people –centered, promotes health and wellness and optimizes the health of Nova Scotians. 

About You

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related discipline required
• Master’s Degree in a health-related discipline, health administration, business administration or related subject an asset
• Eligible for registration with relevant health or professional discipline/college or association
• Certified Health Executive designation an asset
• 5-7 years of recent relevant leadership experience with progressive accountabilities for financial, strategic and people management to deliver high quality services within a complex service model provided throughout several locations
• 3-5 years clinical healthcare experience
• Excellent leadership, relationship building, organizational and decision skills in support of patient, family, and client centred services
• Expert knowledge to critically analyze evidence-based practices to inform strategy development and organizational planning
• Demonstrated skill in strategic planning and systems thinking
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships and partnerships with stakeholders
• Evidence-based collaborative problem solving of complex multifaceted issues
• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
• Understands the principles of project management and demonstrated ability to create and lead complex work teams and change
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills that are responsive to audience needs
• Demonstrated cultural competence
• Collaboration, negotiation, conflict resolution and persuasion skills required for the engagement of internal and external stakeholders
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

$56.9529 - $75.6737 hourly ($111,058 - $147,563 annually)

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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

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.