Health Services Manager - ARH

Nova Scotia Health Authority; New Glasgow; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Health Services Manager for the Women’s & Children’s Health unit at Aberdeen Hospital. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee program planning and performance, and ensure integration with Community Health initiatives.

The role includes 24-hour accountability, partnership development, and resource management in a unionized environment, with a focus on quality and person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in a health-related discipline; nursing preferred.
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience in the portfolio.
• Minimum 5 years leadership/management experience in a unionized environment.
• Proficiency in program planning, financial and HR management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Women’s & Children’s Health unit.
• Lead planning, evaluation, and integration of services with Community Health.
• Ensure 24-hour accountability and stakeholder collaboration for care delivery.
• Develop partnerships and manage resources, budgets and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Human resources

Communication

Education

Baccalaureate degree in health-related discipline

Nursing preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Health information systems

Job description

Health Services Manager - ARH - Women & Children's Health

Req ID: 227211
Location: NorthernZone,Aberdeen Hospital
Department: OPNZ W&C Women & Children’s Health ARH
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: MGMT/NON-UnionManagement/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 14-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Health Services, the Health Services Manager is responsible for strategic and operational leadership of the specific clinical portfolio in accordance with the Nova Scotia Health (NSH) mission, vision, and values. The Manager provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of all initiatives at the program level. The Manager has 24-hour accountability in the management of all program activities. The Manager is also responsible for planning of strategic integration of service delivery in collaboration with colleagues in the Community Health portfolio. Using a collaborative, consultative and quality driven approach, the Manager facilitates the continuous evaluation and improvement of care. The Manager promotes a person-centered approach by consulting with all stakeholders in the provision of services and develops community and acute care partnerships.

The Health Services Manager, Women’s & Children’s Health will be responsible for the Women and Children’s Health Unit, including the pre & post-natal clinic.

This position may require travel to various locations and as such access totransportation is required.

About You

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

• Baccalaureate degree in a health-related discipline; nursing preferred.
• Minimum 5 years recent clinical experience in a position included in this portfolio.
• Minimum 5 years recent experience in a leadership and/or management position with responsibilities related to program planning, evaluation, human resource and financial management within a unionized environment.
• Experience developing and facilitating strategies consistent with the principles of Organizational Health.
• Demonstrated proficiency in program planning, financial and human resource management, oral and written communication and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiation, strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to successfully change, adapt, overcome, and cope with unexpected challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships and collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners across the healthcare continuum.
• Demonstrated commitment to employee and self-development and continuous quality improvement.
• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, internet, email, and the ability to utilize health information systems for decision support.
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License and access to reliable vehicle.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Management
Band: MGT06
Hourly Rate: $53.59 - $65.65

Annual Salary: $104,498 - $128,010
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.
This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unitposition. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
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.

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