Director - Interprofessional Practice & Learning

Nova Scotia Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and travel insurance

Long-term disability and life ins.

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority seeks a Director of Interprofessional Practice and Learning to lead a comprehensive program advancing person-centred, practice excellence across regulated and non-regulated health professionals. The role drives change, collaboration, and learning in a complex system with education partners and government stakeholders.

The successful candidate will champion evidence-based practice, guide strategic planning, and ensure regulatory compliance while shaping a culture of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health profession or health administration.
• Current licensure with the applicable regulatory health profession is required.
• 5–7 years of progressive leadership and management experience in healthcare.
• Experience planning and delivering professional practice and development programs within a complex integrated service model.
• Strategic leadership enabling change in a complex organization.
• Expert knowledge in evidence-based practice to inform strategy.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks governing health professions.
• Mentoring and empowering teams in collaborative environments.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Cultural competence and diversity in healthcare.
• Financial planning and human resource management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead change to advance interprofessional practice and learning.
• Oversee design and implementation of practice standards and education programs.
• Coordinate collaborations with education institutions, regulatory bodies, and partners.
• Develop and monitor performance indicators and impact on patient care.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and accreditation requirements.
• Foster an inclusive, learning-oriented organizational culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Change management

Data analysis

Financial planning

HR management

Diversity & inclusion

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in health administration / health profession

Job description

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department: IPPL Professional Practice & Learning CZ

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Management/Non Union Position

Posting Closing Date: 16-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Director, the Director of Interprofessional Practice and Learning (IPP&L) will lead a change agenda to create a vision for advancing person-centred, practice excellence, and foster collaborative and interprofessional practice environments that optimize scopes of practice, health service leadership and collaborative learning for health professionals (regulated and non-regulated), as well as for other care providers and support services.

This position will promote the development of an organizational culture that promotes continuous learning and effective, evidence-based practice to support clinical transformation and the advancement of interprofessional practice and learning. The Director of IPP&L serves as an expert consultant on interprofessional practice and scope of practice matters. This position requires an effective strategist, leading the planning, delivery and evaluation of comprehensive interprofessional practice and interprofessional learning/education programs that are culturally safe and serve as foundations for the delivery of ethical, high-quality care within the Nova Scotia Health.

Working closely with clinical, operational and physician leaders throughout the organization, the Director is responsible for the successful integration of effective clinical practice standards and evidence-informed tools into practice environments, as well as the implementation and evaluation of collaborative care frameworks and coordinating structures.

In both the provincial and zonal roles, the Director ensures continuous improvement to advance a strategic vision of interprofessional practice and learning excellence, and is responsible for compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and accreditation requirements. The Director leads the team, facilitates, and champions a learning, practice and research environment that aligns with the current and proposed future state of the Nova Scotia Health, and works closely with education institutions, regulatory colleges, government and other partners on learning and practice-related matters, and participates in the overall transformation of the health workforce in NS.

Specific Functional Areas of Responsibility Include:

Person Centered Team Based Design and Implementation

• Clinical workforce optimization
• Interprofessional team- based design
• Interprofessional collaborative practice

Learning and Professional Development

• Interprofessional Education
• Simulation learning
• Transition to practice
• Clinical leadership

Academic and Community Partnerships

• Professional practice (all health professions)
• Government regulation and legislation
• Regulatory partnerships

Evidence Informed Practice and Health System

• Practice consultation
• Best-practice implementation and improvement
• Rapid Implementation and Evaluation
• Patient/family/community education and health literacy

About You

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

• Master’s degree in a health profession, health administration, or equivalent experience, with a related Master’s degree close to completion.
• Current licensure with the applicable regulatory health profession is required.
• A College of Health Leaders certificate is considered an asset.
• 5–7 years of progressive leadership and management experience in healthcare, along with clinically related practice experience.
• Experience in planning and delivering comprehensive professional practice and professional development programs within a complex, integrated service model across multiple locations with various partners and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to act as a strategic leader within a complex organization, enabling change, leading transformational projects, and providing strategic advice to senior management.
• Expert knowledge in critically analyzing evidence-based practices to inform strategy and optimize practice environments.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks governing health professions.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging, mentoring, and empowering teams and stakeholders in a collaborative and participative manner, aligning with an organization’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret statistical data and monitor quality, performance indicators, and benchmarks.
• Experience working with diverse teams and partnerships, with a strong understanding of cultural competence, diversity, and social inclusion in healthcare.
• Proven excellence in financial planning and human resource management.

Competencies in additional languages are an asset, with a preference for French.

Compensation and Benefits

Band: MGT08

Hourly Rate: $67.23 - $82.35

Annual Salary: $131,089 - $160,585 annually

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.

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.