Clinical Program Coordinator - COPD Care & Education

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Halifax seeks a Clinical Program Coordinator to lead the Lung Wellness Clinic. The role involves providing clinical guidance to trainees, performing spirometry testing, and supporting chronic disease management initiatives. The ideal candidate has significant experience in respiratory therapy, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in relevant software. Competitive hourly compensation and an opportunity for growth in a dynamic healthcare environment offered.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Long-term disability coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' experience in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Minimum two years' experience with INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program preferred.
• Experience in community-based care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lung Wellness Clinic and deliver healthcare and education.
• Act as a preceptor during scheduled clinic days.
• Perform spirometry testing and provide clinical guidance.

Skills

Spirometry testing

Clinical guidance

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Respiratory Therapy

Successful completion of Canadian Board of Respiratory Care Exams

Master's Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Videoconferencing tools

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 207582

Location: Central Zone, Fenwick Medical Centre

Department: OPCZ Virtual Care COPD-CNS

Type of Employment: Casual Hourly PT long-assignment ( 80% ) x 1

NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 22-Aug-25

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About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of the INSPIRED Program, the Clinical Program Coordinator will provide essential support to the Lung Wellness Clinic. The Lung Wellness Clinic represents a natural expansion of the INSPIRED program and will serve as an additional point of entry for collaborative chronic disease management. It will play a foundational role in delivering healthcare and education for respiratory conditions as well as other chronic illnesses. This proposed clinic will also facilitate community-based placements for respiratory therapy trainees, offering them opportunities to work to their full scope of practice.

The Coordinator may act as a preceptor during scheduled clinic days, supporting the activities of Respiratory Therapy (RT) trainees and students enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Program. Key responsibilities include performing spirometry testing and providing clinical guidance to students to enhance their learning experience. Additionally, the Coordinator will support program oversight, training, and resource development. They will collaborate closely with the INSPIRED Medical Director, evaluation team, and Innovation Hub to ensure integration with the broader INSPIRED program and provide timely evaluation reports to key stakeholders.

About You

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

• Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy and registered with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists required
• Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care Exams required
• A minimum of four years’ experience in Respiratory Therapy is required
• A minimum of two years’ experience working with the INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program preferred
• Master's Degree (Health Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, or similar is considered an asset)
• Proof of completion of an approved COPD Educators program or equivalent preferred
• Clinical experience in the relevant practice area preferred (ie. Respiratory clinic, spirometry, community-based care, chronic disease management, patient educator)
• Ability to prioritize, problem solve
• Willingness to adapt to change working within an evolving program
• Experience being a preceptor and supervising students, an asset
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills; must be an effective team player
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, videoconferencing)
• Access to reliable transportation
• Experience working with patients and families with chronic disease, leading teams, giving presentations, program development, program coordination, project management, managing teams, quality improvement, qualitative and quantitative mixed-methods research, and patient and family engagement
• Experience working with patients in the community in patients’ homes, with COPD, and spirometry testing
• Project management/ change management certification an asset
• 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 part-time position; 60 hours biweekly
• Starting in September 2025 for approximately (12) months. Dates are subject to change
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

$38.43 - $49.74 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.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.