Librarian Educator - Library Services

Req ID: 223776
Location: Central Zone, Hugh Bell Service Centre - Nova Scotia Hospital
Department: IPPL Library Services
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 13-Aug-26

About the Opportunity

The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team facilitates and advances person-centered care through evidence-based professional practice and learning strategies and programs that are designed provincially and implemented locally to enhance collaborative learning and practice. The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team takes a leadership role in creating a culture of collaboration with a focus on team-based care, evidence-informed practice, and learning and professional development to improve health outcomes for patients, families and communities. Through strong partnerships with the academic sector, regulators, and government, the Interprofessional Practice and Learning team has an integral role in influencing and operationalizing health system priorities.

Reporting to, and in collaboration with, Manager of Library Services, the Librarian Educator provides support to core areas of library operations, specifically Education & Research support, Outreach & Training, and Access & Collections. The Librarian Educator supports Nova Scotia Health’s education and resource requirements related to patient care, information management, research and best practice. The Educator supports access to evidence-based clinical, educational, and administrative decision-making tools and relevant best practices.

About You

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

• Masters of Library and Information Services required
• Membership in the Academy of Health Professionals (AHIP) preferred or commitment to attain credential within one year of employment.
• Canadian College of Health Leaders or approved equivalent credential
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with progressive responsibility in a hospital library or equivalent setting required
• Experience in medical research library or academic health sciences library considered an asset
• Knowledge of Library and Information Science applications in an academic healthcare research facility including PubMed, Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, the National Library of Medicine classification system, Medical Subject Headings, and Springshare tools
• Experience using reference management software
• Strong knowledge of research methodologies and content management strategies
• Familiarity with Canadian Copyright Law required
• Expertise in online searching, subject analysis and critical appraisal of literature
• Technical expertise in training users in new technologies
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to present academic and technical aspects of research subject matter in group or individual settings and familiarity with plain language principles
• Demonstrated ability to coach all aspects of health science library work, such as cataloguing, document delivery, acquisitions, training/orientation presentations, HTML coding, database maintenance, programming, and subject guide development and maintenance
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing development of professional knowledge and skills
• 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 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$35.79 - $44.98 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.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

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

This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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.