Manager, Health And Wellbeing

Mount Saint Vincent University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Saint Vincent University is seeking a Manager of Health and Wellness to ensure comprehensive health services for a diverse student population. The role involves direct oversight of nursing care, policy development, and collaborative wellness initiatives in support of students' health needs. Ideal candidates will have significant management experience in healthcare and demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner with 5+ years management experience.
• Experience with diverse populations is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health services and direct nursing care to students.
• Develop policies and ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Support wellness initiatives across campus.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Analytical decision-making

Risk assessment

Education

Masters degree in Nursing

Post-graduate experience as Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic medical records

Business enterprise systems (Colleague, PeopleSoft)

Job description

Mount Saint Vincent University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and / or expressions Indigenous persons African Canadians other racialized groups persons with disabilities and other groups that would contribute to the diversification of our campus. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application materials. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The Office of Student Experience at Mount Saint Vincent University invites applications for the position of Manager Health and Wellness.

What youll do

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Associate Vice President Student Experience the Manager Health and Wellbeing will ensure we compassionately meet the health and wellness needs of an increasingly diverse student population. They will oversee health services working collaboratively with staff students physicians and patients to provide high-quality holistic client-centred care. The MSVU Health Office serves all MSVU students and also houses and supports an active family practice clinic that serves community members. The Manager will provide direct nursing care to students including triage and referrals and may provide some nursing support to the family practice doctors. The Manager will also provide support to the Office of Student Experience in risk management and after-hours student support.

The Manager oversees the administration of quality health and medical care and provides direct supervision to the clinic Office Manager and contract physicians as well as student health educators. This position is responsible for developing policies and procedures for University health and wellbeing issues health office operations including guiding staff and maintaining compliance with best practices as prescribed by applicable professional licensing organizations health care laws and regulations. This position will liaise with MSI manage department budgets and billings and ensure regulatory requirements are tracked and reported as required.

As a significant contributor to wellness at MSVU the Manager will support educational opportunities and wellness initiatives across campus and work closely with other departments including Counselling Residence Life and Athletics & Recreation.

What youll need

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be a strategic leader with post-graduate experience in health care as a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner with a minimum of five years management experience. Previous experience working in a post-secondary environment and with a diverse population is an asset. A Masters degree in Nursing or a health / social service field is also an asset. Candidates must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and have experience using electronic medical records. Experience using business enterprise systems such as Colleague PeopleSoft etc. is an asset. Candidates will be expected to have :

• The ability to analyze complex scenarios and respond calmly to crisis situations
• Experience working in settings requiring confidentiality discretion and sensitivity to the many needs of clients
• Experience in the areas of mental health sexual health and alcohol issues with a trauma-informed approach
• Solid knowledge of all the best practices of professional organizations laws and legislation related to the practice of medicine
• Effective critical thinking skills analytical decision making and experience with risk assessment and management
• Demonstrated initiative and organizational interpersonal mediation / conflict resolution and communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to advancing equity diversity inclusivity and accessibility

Salary : $78814 per annum Step Progression : $78814 to $95890

Start Date : ASAP

Application Process

If you require an accommodation at any time during the application process please let us know.

Applications should include a cover letter and resume. This competition closes on May 8 2025 (Extended).

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A little bit about us

Mount Saint Vincent University

A leader in online and experiential learning Mount Saint Vincent University takes a personalized approach to education to nurture socially responsible global citizens. With equity diversity inclusion and accessibility at the fore MSVU has been challenging the status quo since its founding 150 years ago (1873) and today prioritizes access and impact for all underserved groups. MSVU has been nationally recognized for having one of the lowest student-to-professor ratios across its programs in Arts Science Education and Professional Studies; for providing students early access to valuable research opportunities; for its legacy in the advancement of women; and for facilitating critical advancements in food security healthy aging literacy nutrition childhood development and more. MSVU is located in Mikmaki the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq People.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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