Nova Scotia Community Health Board - Eastern Zone...

Volunteer Success; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization is seeking volunteers to join their Community Health Boards in Cape Breton. As a CHB member, you will advocate for actions to improve health and wellness, focusing on community priorities. The role includes attending meetings and maintaining collaborative relationships. Requirements include being at least 16 years old and residing in Nova Scotia. Join to play an active role in community health initiatives.

Benefits

Active role in supporting community health

Development of knowledge about health organizations

Collaboration with local partners

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years old.
• Reside in Nova Scotia.
• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search required.
• Reside in the catchment area of the Community Health Board.

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in CHB meetings.
• Maintain positive relationships with CHB members and community partners.
• Support decisions passed by the CHB.
• Adhere to CHB and NSHA policies.

Job description

Nova Scotia Health is seeking volunteers to join their Community Health Boards in Cape Breton. As a Community Health Board (CHB) member, you will work with community partners and organizations, local municipalities, Nova Scotia Health, and others to improve health and wellness.

Volunteer Role Description

CHB members gather ideas and share information about how to improve and promote health and wellness in their communities. They focus on factors that affect health and wellness, including income, education, and sense of belonging. CHB members advocate for actions to promote and improve health and wellness based on community priorities.

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in CHB meetings
• Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with fellow CHB members, NSHA staff, and community partners
• Support and abide by decisions passed by the CHB
• Adhere to all CHB and NSHA policies and guidelines

Requirements

• Minimum 16 years old
• Reside in Nova Scotia
• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search required
• Reside in the catchment area of the Community Health Board

Benefits

• Playing an active role in supporting the vision of the NSHA
• Developing a broad knowledge and understanding of community and organizations
• Working with partners to support improvements to the Social Determinants of Health

Time Commitment

Typically, members are expected to attend one meeting per month, approximately 1.5 to 2 hours in length, 10 months of the year.

Training and Support

Members will participate in the established volunteer development and engagement process and receive an orientation binder at their first meeting.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Reconciliation, Accessibility

Nova Scotia Health values an environment that honors and recognizes equity, diversity, and inclusion among our physicians, staff, learners, volunteers, clients, patients, and residents.

Confidentiality and Safety

All Nova Scotia Health volunteers are required to maintain the confidentiality of any information obtained while performing their volunteer role and to follow safety protocols.