Health Services Manager - General Medical Unit and Alternate Level of Care

Req ID: 223927
Location: Eastern Zone, Strait Richmond Hospital
Department: OPEZ Nursing/Emrg/GenMed/R SRH
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 16-Aug-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Director, the Health Services Manager is responsible for the planning and coordination of services and daily operations of people-centered programs for the General Medical and Alternate Level of Care Unit at Strait Richmond Hospital.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership and direction for the units and staff to ensure the goals and objectives are continually met
• Promoting and emphasizing people-centered care in partnership with the patient, family, and health care team
• Developing, implementing and maintaining an active human resource plan including recruitment, selection, interviewing, and hiring
• Preparing and analyzing all relevant financial and clinical data, reports trends and identifies where corrective action is required for budget variances, implements changes as required, and evaluates the effectiveness of the changes
• Establishing and maintaining creative and efficient communication processes across clinical teams, geographically different sites, other disciplines, and other stakeholders within NSH as required
• Managing process improvements for quality patient care and enhancing capacity
• Active and effective participation in meetings and on committees

About You

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

• Baccalaureate degree from a health discipline
• Master's degree an asset
• Must be registered with the relevant health discipline college/association
• Five years of relevant clinical experience
• Five years experience in a leadership role with responsibilities related to program planning, evaluation, human resource and financial management
• Experience and expertise in process planning and redesign work
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues and trends impacting the publicly funded health care system
• Requires a high level of sound judgment, initiative, and self-direction
• Demonstrates high degrees of independent decision making, motivation, creativity, flexibility, adaptability, and change management knowledge
• Proven and highly developed leadership skills including vision, self-awareness, relationship and team building skills, and communication 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

• Temporary full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 12 months
• May require occasional after-hours or weekend support for the units

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Management
Band: 6
Hourly Rate: $53.59 - $65.65
Annual Salary: $104,497 - $128,010

Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development, and employee support programs may also be available.

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.

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.