Kinesiologist - Primary Health Care (Designated)

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Truro; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading health authority where you can make a real difference in the lives of individuals through innovative exercise and lifestyle programs. As a Kinesiologist, you will play a vital role in promoting health and wellness, focusing on chronic disease prevention and management. This position offers the chance to work collaboratively with a diverse group of professionals in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about health promotion and have the skills to inspire others, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Travel Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Kinesiology and certifications in exercise physiology are required.
• Minimum two years experience in physical activity and chronic disease management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement exercise programs for chronic disease management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote healthy lifestyles.

Skills

Exercise Physiology

Chronic Disease Management

Lifestyle Education

Program Planning

Community Development

BCLS and First Aid

Adult Education Principles

Mi'kmaw Language Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

CSEP-CEP Certification

ACSM Exercise Specialist Certification

Job description

Kinesiologist - Primary Health Care (Designated)

Req ID: 194413
Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Department: Primary Health Care
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 9-Jan-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.

Please Note: This is a designated position. The successful candidate must be from the following designated group in order to be considered; must self-identify as Mi'kmaw and be able to verify that they are a recognized member of the Mi'kmaq nation.When applying, please ensure your Candidate Profile and Personal Information is up to date which includes any self-identifications.

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, Planning & Development Primary Health Care, the Kinesiologist is responsible for development, implementation and continuous quality improvement of program components - particularly in the area of exercise, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle counselling – that aims to optimize healthy lifestyle choices, health promotion, and chronic disease prevention/management in a primary health care setting. Working as a part of an inter-disciplinary team, the Kinesiologist supports the Chronic Disease Management team with a particular focus on cardiac rehabilitation. The Kinesiologist assesses clients with a wide range of risk factors, chronic conditions, and limitations.

The Kinesiologist ensures that the principles and practices that guide NSH such as the vision, mission, values, expected behaviors, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the support that is provided by the work that they do and through the messages they deliver.

About You

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

• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology required
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in physical activity/exercise and lifestyle education, testing, instruction, and programming required
• Two (2) years' experience working with people with chronic disease in a Primary Health Care or community setting required
• Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Certified Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP) and/or American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise Specialist Certification required
• BCLS and First Aid required
• Advanced knowledge, skills and proficiency in the area of exercise Physiology, aging, nutrition, etc.
• Experience with individual and group education and facilitation utilizing adult education and motivational enhancement principles
• Demonstrated person centered/family focused, diversity relevant and population health approaches to care
• Demonstrates innovation in program planning, implementation and evaluation
• Demonstrates strong partnership, collaboration and community development skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, Mi'kmaw preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Permanent, Full-Time (75 hours bi-weekly)

Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$31.91 - $37.24 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.