Leader Patient Flow Operations - Access and Flow

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider organization in Canada is seeking a Leader Patient Flow Operations to oversee nursing administration, ensuring safe and efficient patient care. The role requires a nursing degree, management experience, and strong leadership skills. Offering competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, this full-time position operates within a flexible shift schedule.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting.
• Minimum of two years’ nursing management experience.
• BCLS required; ACLS is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Nursing Administration and coordinating safe, efficient patient care.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels to meet patient census.
• Supervise nursing staff and coordinate hospital utilization activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal relations

Time management

Knowledge of resource utilization

Competency in other languages (French preferred)

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Program

Registered with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 212933
Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ Nursing Inpatient Admin SSRH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
MGMT/NON-Union: Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 2-Dec-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

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

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

• 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 requiredl>ACLS is an assetl>Demonstrated leadership, planning, organization and time management skillsl>Ability to promote and maintain good interpersonal relations in dealing with patients, visitors and other health professionalsl>Ability and knowledge to match utilization needs to resources availablel>Ability to perform duties that involve lifting, bending and stretchingl>Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferredl>

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 & holidays
• Travel to various sites may be required
• On call or satellite coverage may be required

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.

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.