Leader Patient Flow Operations

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; Sur place; CAD 63 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Résumé du poste

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Leader Patient Flow Operations to oversee nursing administration and bed utilization, ensuring safe, efficient patient care. The role partners with clinical and administrative teams to align staffing with census and to optimize patient flow across sites.

Ideal candidates hold a nursing degree (or related health discipline), with 3+ years acute care and 2+ years management. Proficiency in Tableau and Meditech is expected; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Alternative degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or related health discipline may be considered.
• Minimum 3 years medical/surgical experience in acute care.
• Minimum 2 years nursing management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, planning, organization, time management and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of bed utilization software and continuous quality improvement.
• Experience applying adult education principles.
• Proficiency with the Patient Flow Dashboard (Tableau) and Meditech.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate nursing administration and staffing to meet patient census.
• Supervise nursing staff and coordinate bed utilization activities.
• Collaborate with patients, families, management, staff, physicians and partners to improve patient experience.
• Apply strategic and analytical thinking to address challenges in care delivery.

Connaissances

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Conflict resolution

Strategic thinking

Clinical utilization

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Adult education

French language

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Related health discipline degree

Outils

Tableau

Meditech

Description du poste

Leader Patient Flow Operations - Access and Flow

Req ID: 228690
Location: EasternZone,Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: OPEZ Patient Flow
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT(100%) x 1
Management/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 13-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Access and Flow Manager, the Leader Patient Flow Operations is responsible for the Nursing Administration and the coordination of safe, efficient patient care services within the facility. Responsibilities also include ensuring staffing levels are adequate to meet patient census. The Leader Patient Flow Operations will supervise nursing staff, and coordinate all hospital and bed utilization activities in the absence of hospital administration.
The Leader Patient Flow Operations works collaboratively and consultatively with patients/clients, families, management, staff, physicians, community partners and service providers to apply strategic and analytical thinking to address challenges with the ultimate goal of high quality, safe and cost-effective services to better support the patient experience/outcome.
The Leader Patient Flow Operations exhibits sound professional judgement and initiative while working within the framework and objectives of the Health Services Program and the Mission, Vision and Strategic Direction of the NSH.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or related health discipline may be considered
• Minimum of three (3) years medical/surgical experience or equivalent in an acute care setting
• Minimum of two (2) years’ nursing management experience
• Demonstrated leadership, planning, organization, time management and conflict resolution skills
• Collaborator with demonstrated negotiation skills
• Demonstrated minimum of one-year experience in clinical utilization
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with software programs related to bed utilization
• Demonstrated knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying the principles of adult education
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use and application of the Patient Flow Dashboard (Tableau) and Meditech
• 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; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Shifts include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
• Travel to various sites may be required

Compensation and Benefits

Band:5

Hourly Rate: $45.75 - $56.04

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.

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.
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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