Clinical Services Executive - Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Health Association Nova Scotia; Bridgetown; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a Clinical Services Executive (CSE) - Nurse Practitioner (NP) to enhance the quality of clinical care across its facilities. The ideal candidate will provide leadership, manage resident care, and engage in accreditation initiatives. Master’s Degree and relevant licenses are required, with a focus on collaboration and problem-solving in healthcare environments. The position involves engaging with multidisciplinary teams and improving service provision.

Qualifications

• Professional designation or licenses as a nurse or other regulated healthcare professional.
• Less than two years of related experience is required.
• Experience in leadership roles and managing interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and enhance clinical care quality across facilities.
• Act as Medical Health Advisor and manage resident care.
• Lead accreditation initiatives and collaborate on quality improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree

Professional designation or licenses

Job description

Job Description

Clinical Services Executive (CSE) - Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Type: Senior Management

Department: Administration

Reports to: CEO / Administer Mountains and Meadows

Overall Job Summary

The CSE will be part of the senior leadership team responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of clinical care across facilities. The CSE will be employed by Mountains and Meadows Care Group and will provide services to several partner facilities in the Western and Eastern Zone. In partner facilities, the CSE will act as the Medical Health Advisor / collaborate with the Medical Health Advisor (as applicable). The CSE will provide clinical leadership for the home(s) and integrate current scientific knowledge in geriatrics and best practice guidelines in decision-making based on critical appraisal and application of literature and research initiatives.

Responsibilities

Leadership :

• Act and fulfill the role as the Medical Health Advisor for the home / collaborate with the Medical Health Advisor for the home as applicable.
• Lead and participate in internal and external committees and communities of Practice (e.g., Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Palliative care, Skin and Wound Care, Antipsychotic Usage).

Supports / Leads Accreditation initiatives.

• Advise, compile, and make available information as required by the Minister regarding residents.
• Participate in employee performance management and decision-making processes, including performance improvement and disciplinary actions.

Resident Care Management :

• Manage resident care as the Medical Health Advisor or in collaboration with the Medical Health Advisor, unit physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Serve as a liaison with external physicians, hospitals, and specialists related to client care.
• Provide on-call support as required, including after-hours coverage and temporary resident care coverage for holidays and absences.
• Perform person-centered health assessments, participate in care conferences, and collaborate with residents and Substitute Decision Makers to develop care plans.
• Admit and discharge residents, including initial assessments, medical status reports, and medication reconciliation, promoting timely admissions and transfers.

Education :

• Support the development of yearly education plans for staff.
• Provide formal and informal teaching and coaching in clinical care management and professional development, maintaining competency based on evidence-informed research and best practices.

Research :

• Implement and apply relevant evidence-informed practice research in service provision and collaborate on research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Identify, analyze, and evaluate activities reflecting quality improvement and research.

Leadership & Guidance

Provide guidance or assistance within or outside the team as part of core job expectations.

Education and Certifications

Minimum Required

• Professional designation or licenses (e.g., nurse or other regulated healthcare professional).

Preferred Education or Training

• Master’s Degree
• Professional designation or licenses.

Experience

Minimum Required

• Less than two years of related experience.
• Two to five years of related experience.

Preferred

• More than five years of related experience.

Problem Solving

• Follow prescribed procedures to resolve issues and analyze information from multiple sources.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems with strategic, organizational, and long-term perspectives.

Communication :

• Convey, clarify, and adapt information for different audiences.
• Influence and lead strategic communication initiatives.

Effort & Working Conditions

Effort: 10%

• Safe handling and mobility.

Working Conditions: 10-25%

• Travel in winter road conditions.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racially visible persons, women, men, and persons of minority sexual orientations and/or gender identities. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.