Project Lead - Clinical Transformation

 Req ID: 205668
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital and/or St. Martha's Regional Hospital
Department: OPEZ SF BC Implementation
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 9-Jul-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

Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Transformation, the Project Leader provides leadership and direction on operational design, enhancement initiatives, strategic planning, customer service planning, analytical reporting, performance measurement, standardization, training and risk management. This position works with considerable autonomy in collaboration with the Clinical Transformation team, and other identified stakeholders to support the improvement and sustainable delivery of Transformation activities through high level data assessment, outcomes compilation and results delivery with a focus on safety, quality and customer service.

About You

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

• University Degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required
• Lean training or certification preferred
• Change management experience or training preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare systems preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in customer service, experience in information systems and health care informatics is an asset
• Experience initiating, leading, and managing a wide range of complex projects, initiatives, organizational change, stakeholder teams/working groups/committees, etc.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; experience with building and maintaining effective working relationships with a diversity of staff and stakeholders, with knowledge of cultural competence, diversity and social inclusion; proven record of success working with both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in engaging, mentoring, motivating and empowering teams and stakeholders in a collaborative, participative manner to respond to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the organization and to optimize team effectiveness
• Strong communication, planning, presentation and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines; high level of competence in both written and verbal communication; experience facilitating/training groups of people
• Demonstrated confidence and experience introducing new innovative concepts and solutions founded on sound reason to assist with the transformation of the organization over time; demonstrated understanding of strategic vs operational planning
• Advanced computer skills; significant experience using Microsoft Office; knowledge and experience using SAP, Microsoft Publisher an asset
• Excellent analytical, organizational and decision-making skills with ability to interpret statistical data, problem solve, and monitor quality and performance indicators and benchmarks

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

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately for (12) months. Dates are subject to change
• This role has the option to work out of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital or St. Martha's Regional Hospital

Compensation and Benefits

$38.36 - $47.95 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.