Director - Policy and Planning, Integrated Acute & Episodic Care

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Director to lead the Integrated Acute & Episodic Care Network. This pivotal role involves strategic planning, operational oversight, and quality management of clinical services. The ideal candidate will bring extensive leadership experience, a Master's degree in a health-related field, and a passion for improving patient care. Join a diverse team committed to excellence in health and enjoy a fulfilling career that promotes work-life balance in a beautiful coastal province. Your contributions will directly impact the health of communities across Atlantic Canada.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant leadership experience in health services.
• Eligible for registration with relevant health discipline/college.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and development of clinical service processes.
• Manage budget and oversight of transformation initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Quality Management

Financial Planning

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Cultural Competence

Education

Master’s Degree in Health-related Discipline

Certification in Health Administration

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 197541
Location: Provincial Zone,[[location_obj2]]
Department: CNS-Admin Emergency Sr DIR
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% ) x 1
Management/Non Union P osition
Posting Closing Date: 11-May-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The Director is part of the Integrated Acute & Episodic Care Network and is responsible for taking a leading role in the planning, development and standardization of service and clinical processes and service guidelines/standards for the assigned clinical service areas which fall under the responsibility of the Integrated Acute & Episodic Care Network. The Director is responsible for providing direction and leadership regarding the provincial implementation of multiple NS Health clinical programs and initiatives that support operational improvement of clinical and core service functions which include:

• Ongoing strategic planning with system partners
• Design, management and operational oversight of sponsored provincial policy, planning and implementation support functions and processes:
• Policy and standards development and transition management.
• Transformation initiative financial and operational oversight
• Program and operational performance tracking reporting.
• Decision Support – information management and analysis.

The quality and production of:

• Regular operational reports;
• Quarterly progress/performance reports;
• Briefing notes and Books;
• Annual Provincial Plan;
• Research and analysis;
• Provincial Policy / Process / KPI / Target recommendations;
• Strategic project implementation plans

The management of:

• budget and operation of network and oversight of transformation budget;
• Information/data, measurement and reporting
• provincial / strategic projects (including policy) and implementation efforts;
• Multiple service provider contracts for strategic initiatives and sub-contracted services.

About You

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

• Master’s Degree in a health-related discipline, health administration, business administration or related subject
• Eligible for registration with relevant health discipline/college or association
• Certified Health Executive designation is an asset
• 7-10 years of relevant leadership experience with progressive accountabilities for strategy, planning and quality management within the program area.
• Excellent leadership, relationship building, organizational and decision skills in support of patient, family and client centred services.
• Excellent coaching and mentorship skills.
• Expertise in operational and financial planning.
• Evidence-based collaborative problem solving of complex multifaceted issues.
• Critical thinking and analytical problem solving.
• Understands the principles of project management and demonstrated ability to create and lead complex work teams.
• Expertise in facilitating complex change.
• Quality improvement methodologies.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills that are responsive to audience needs.
• Demonstrated advanced communications skills/positive energetic public persona.
• Cultural competence.
• Collaboration, negotiation and persuasion skills are paramount as this role requires the engagement of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data and monitor quality and performance indicators and benchmarks.
• 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

• Permanent Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$53.91 - $71.63 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.

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.