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Req ID : 191722
Location : Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department : CCIO Chief Nursing Informatics 492182
Type of Employment : Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% ) x 1
Management / Non Union P osition
Posting Closing Date : 24-Nov-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.
One Person One Record Overview
One Person-One Record (OPOR) is a vision and strategy for integrating patient information across Nova Scotia to enhance health system governance, standardize practices, and improve patient safety, clinical outcomes, and care quality. This collaborative initiative involves IWK Health Centre, Nova Scotia Health, and the Government of Nova Scotia, working in partnership with patients, families, and communities to achieve a unified approach to health care.
Success in OPOR depends on a consistent philosophy and standards across all zones, with close collaboration required among zone leaders, the IWK, and other organizations. OPOR leaders focus on building partnerships both within and outside the organization to strengthen relationships, solve complex problems, and advocate for shared goals. The initiative emphasizes the importance of patient and family involvement in developing programs and services, supporting diversity and social inclusion through cultural competence.
About the Opportunity
The Senior Director, Clinical OPOR, reporting to the Chief Nurse Executive and VP of Clinical Performance & Professional Practice, leads and advises on Nova Scotia’s One Person One Record (OPOR) strategy. This role oversees a leadership team supporting clinical transformation in collaboration with administrative and IT teams. Responsible for the clinical development, delivery, and enhancement of OPOR, the Senior Director drives change readiness strategies to ensure OPOR’s long-term viability.
Accountable for strategic and operational alignment with legislation and OPOR’s mission, the Senior Director emphasizes continuous improvement, advancing excellence in OPOR delivery, and ensuring compliance with standards and accreditation. Additionally, this role fosters a learning and research environment aligned with Nova Scotia Health’s present and future direction.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and Performance
Quality Service Delivery
Visible Leadership, Partnerships and Relationships
Talent Development and Engagement
Financial Stewardship and Accountability
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following :
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Compensation and Benefits
67.9253 - $84.9069 hourly ($132,454 - $165,568 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.