Leader Patient Flow Operations - Access and Flow

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Kentville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Leader Patient Flow Operations to oversee nursing administration and ensure safe, efficient patient care at the Valley Regional Hospital. With responsibilities including staffing and patient care coordination, this full-time position requires a nursing degree and management experience. Candidates should demonstrate leadership and excellent interpersonal skills. The role offers a salary ranging from $40.95 to $54.41 hourly along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Long-term disability insurance

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Program.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing.
• Minimum of three (3) years medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ nursing management experience.
• BCLS certification required. ACLS is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe and efficient patient care services.
• Ensure staffing levels meet patient census.
• Supervise nursing staff and coordinate hospital utilization activities.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Interpersonal Relations

Analytical Thinking

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Team Coordination

Problem Solving

Fluent in French

Education

Graduation from accredited School of Nursing Program

Registered with Nova Scotia College of Nursing

Job description

Req ID: 214380
Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ Patient Flow VRH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 6-Jan-26

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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

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Program
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
• Minimum of three (3) years medical/surgical experience or equivalent in an acute care setting
• Minimum of two (2) years’ nursing management experience
• BCLS required
• ACLS is an asset
• Demonstrated leadership, planning, organization and time management skills
• Ability to promote and maintain good interpersonal relations in dealing with patients, visitors and other health professionals
• Ability and knowledge to match utilization needs to resources available
• Ability to perform duties that involve lifting, bending and stretching
• 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

Compensation and Benefits

$40.95 - $54.41 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. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. This is a Management/Non Union 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.

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