Cardiovascular & Stroke Coordinator

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in the Western Zone (South Shore Regional Hospital) is seeking a Cardiovascular & Stroke Coordinator to lead the development and dissemination of provincial standards and service delivery models across local, zonal and provincial levels. The role focuses on improving cardiovascular health, coronary syndromes, heart failure and stroke care within the continuum of care.

You will collaborate with site clinical leads to update protocols, tools and policies, and to

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing and eligible for NSNMR registration.
• Minimum 3 years of recent clinical experience with stroke and cardiovascular patients.
• Strong program development, facilitation, and evaluation skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and email, internet use.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and manage change.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate development and dissemination of provincial standards and service delivery models for cardiovascular and stroke care.
• Coordinate local area, zone, and provincial activities and audits.
• Support implementation of protocols, tools and policies across sites.

Skills

Clinical stroke care

Change management

Analytical thinking

Collaboration & teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Multilingual abilities (French)

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Cardiovascular & Stroke Coordinator

Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital

Department: CNS Episodic Integrated AC Network CHC

Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Union: NSNU Nursing Position

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Network (Integrated Acute and Episodic Care) and working closely with the Operations Manager(s) at the zone level; the Cardiovascular and Stroke Coordinator will facilitate the development and dissemination of provincial standards and service delivery models and knowledge translation related to provincial cardiovascular and stroke care at the local site, zonal and province wide level as applicable. The coordinator’s work spans the continuum of care to ensure improvement in health and the care of Nova Scotians with a particular focus on cardiovascular health, coronary syndromes, heart failure and transient ischemic attack and stroke.

In alignment with the Integrated Acute and Episodic Care Network priorities and in collaboration with local teams, the coordinator will facilitate provincial activities within their local area, zone, and province wide as applicable. The coordinator facilitates the update of standards, protocols, and service delivery models through work with local committees and teams. The coordinator will assist with development of protocols, tools, and policies to facilitate integrated cardiovascular and stroke care that is appropriate and based on best practices. The coordinator will coordinate and facilitate network focused priorities and activities at the local site level such as implementation of standards, guidelines, processes and audits.

The Cardiovascular Coordinator receives direction from the Integrated Acute and Episodic Care Network related to integrated cardiovascular health and stroke care and works collaboratively with local site clinical and operational leads and staff to support implementation and monitoring of local and provincial quality improvement initiatives.

About You

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

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing
• Registered or eligible for registration with Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR)
• Minimum of (3) three years recent clinical experience working with stroke and cardiovascular patients
• Demonstrated experience in program development, facilitation, and evaluation
• Computer proficiency (e.g., MS Office suite, email, and internet use)
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships
• Experience in change management
• Demonstrated analytical thinker, self-directed and an innovator
• 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

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 18 months

Compensation and Benefits

$41.58 - $51.11 hourly

$52.90 hourly with 25 yrs RN experience

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.