Manager

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Health Services Manager (PHC) to lead community-based primary health care programs and teams. The role focuses on operation, program quality, and strategic development within the PHC framework across Nova Scotia.

The successful candidate will oversee program leadership, HR management, budgeting, and professional standards, aligning with Quality Frameworks in PHC and working closely with physicians and community partners to meet population health needs.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in health discipline or relevant health care experience.
• Master’s degree preferred (MHSA / DHA)
• Current registration with the relevant college/association
• Minimum 5 years of leadership/management experience in health care
• Experience in a unionized environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for operation, functioning and quality of Primary Health Care programs and teams.
• Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of person-centered community-based PHC programs.
• Oversee human resources, fiscal management and professional standards alignment.
• Collaborate with physicians and stakeholders across governance structures to sustain family practice teams.
• Promote a culture of respect, safety, ethics, and confidentiality.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Baccalaureate degree in health discipline

Master’s degree in health administration

Current registration with relevant college/association

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Health information systems

Job description

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Req ID: 228731
Location: EasternZone,Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: PHC EZ CB LA
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT(100%) x 1
Management/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 13-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

The Health Services Manager (HSM), Primary Health Care (PHC) is a member of the leadership team and is responsible for the operation, functioning and quality of the Primary Health Care, programs and teams. In keeping with our promise to provide people centered care, the manager engages primary health care, acute and tertiary care, public health, clinical teams, physicians and our community partners to promote our declaration of health. The manager is responsible to lead and engage others through partnerships intended to achieve results that facilitate system transformation and the development of strategic goals and objectives – both at a system and local community level.

The Primary Health Care Manager is responsible for the leadership, development, implementation, operation, and evaluation of person-centered community based, primary health care programs and services that are being established across Nova Scotia. In addition, the primary responsibilities of the manager related to program leadership, human resource management, fiscal management, development and assurance of professional standards are to be aligned with the established standards of the Quality Framework in PHC.

About You

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

• Baccalaureate degree from a health discipline or relevant experience in a health care setting
• Master’s degree preferred [e.g., Master of Health Administration (MHSA) / Postgraduate Diploma Health Administration (DHA)
• Current registration with the relevant college/association
• A minimum of 5 years' recent and related progressive leadership/management experience in a relevanthealth care setting
• Demonstrated experience in initiating and managing multiple projects
• Experience in a unionized environment preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of primary health care, health promotion, health determinants, and dynamics of health needs in a rural community
• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication (oral, written and presentation) skills including the ability to work collaboratively with various professional and community individuals, demonstrating a high level of judgment, tact, creativity, diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality
• Demonstrated experience in program development, project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in community settings
• Demonstrated ability to work with physicians and stakeholders across multiple governance structures to establish and sustain strong collaborative family practice teams
• Must have high level of sound judgment, initiative, and self-direction in order to make independent decisions related to responsibilities. Values and acts upon input from key internal and external stakeholders to support the decision-making process.
• Exhibits analytical thinking as well as creative problem-solving ability and willingness to consider uncharted or novel ideas related to trends and changes in health care
• Being conscious of broad system connection and potential impacts and consequences of decisions in a wide variety of situations, both internal and external
• Being aware of the interdependence of organizational systems and stakeholders and considering the impact on people, processes, and services
• Demonstrated interest in continued professional growth and leadership
• Knowledge of current legislation relating to Occupational Health & Safety, Infection Control Standards, Controlled Drug & Substances, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy, and of Accreditation Standards for Primary Health Care
• Demonstrated self-motivation, self-direction, leadership, team development, organizational and facilitation skills
• Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
• Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, internet, email and the ability to use health information systems to support patient care
• Physical and mental capabilities to perform the duties of the position such as working irregular hours and under pressure to meet strict deadlines; ability to keep projects operating concurrently; traveling within the zone and to other areas as necessary
• 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 that demonstrate the qualifications identified in this posting.

Hours

• Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Shifts include days, and some evening and weekend work
• Travel to vaqrious sites will be required
• Location: Will be determined based on the Successful Candidate

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Management
Band: 6
Hourly Rate: $53.59 - $65.65
Annual Salary: $104,500 - $128,017
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.
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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