Professional Practice Leader - Interprofessional Practice & Learning

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Canada; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, travel insurance

Defined benefit pension

Wellness programs

Employee support programs

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Professional Practice Leader to advance interprofessional practice and learning across the Northern Zone. The role focuses on clinical leadership, education program development, and collaboration with physicians and other health professionals to improve patient care.

The position requires travel within the Northern Zone and will be based in a flexible location across the zone.

Qualifications

• Master’s level education in health professions is required or pursued.
• Active licensure in a health profession in Nova Scotia in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advance professional practice and learning initiatives.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to promote evidence-based practice.
• Develop, implement, and maintain education programs and standards.
• Travel within the Northern Zone for delivery and support.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Interprofessional collaboration

Education program design

Analytical decision making

Mentoring teams

Project management

Communication

Quality improvement

HR management knowledge

French language (preferred)

Education

Master’s in Education / Health Professions Education

Active licensure in Nova Scotia health profession

Job description

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Professional Practice Leader - Interprofessional Practice & Learning

Location: Northern Zone, Flexible within the Zone
Department: IPPL and PPL Education Staffing NZ
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: Management/Non UnionPosition
Posting Closing Date: 24-Aug-26

About the Opportunity

The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team facilitates and advances person-centered care through evidence-based professional practice and learning strategies and programs that are designed provincially and implemented locally to enhance collaborative learning and practice. The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team takes a leadership role in creating a culture of collaboration with a focus on team-based care, evidence-informed practice, and learning and professional development to improve health outcomes for patients, families and communities. Through strong partnerships with the academic sector, regulators, and government, the Interprofessional Practice and Learning team has an integral role in influencing and operationalizing health system priorities.

Reporting to the Northern Zone Director, Interprofessional Practice and Learning, the Professional Practice Leader (PPL) facilitates and advances excellence in quality person centred care and practice through the integration of a variety of services aimed at supporting and enhancing professional practice. The PPL takes a collaborative leadership role in fostering a culture of learning with a focus on clinical practice, clinical leadership, inter/intra professional collaboration and the development, implementation and maintenance of a model for inter/intra professional practice and standards consistent with health professional regulatory bodies and associations. The PPL serves as a consultant to the organization with respect to professional practice issues at the individual, team, program and system level. The PPL works with all members of the interprofessional team including physicians to promote evidence-based practice, reflecting best practices and a culture of person centred care.

Please note this position will requiring travel within the Northern Zone. Access to reliable transportation is required.

About You

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

• Health profession education at Master’s level or higher relevant to interprofessional practice and learning (i.e. Master of Education).
  • Consideration will be given to qualified candidates currently enrolled in a Master’s program.
• Active practicing licensure and in good standing or eligible for licensure as a health professional in Nova Scotia.
• Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience in related health professional discipline with operational or practice leadership experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years progressive leadership experience, i.e. previous management and/or demonstrated leadership experience in an advanced practice role
• Experience in planning and delivering competency-based education and clinical learning programs within a complex, integrated service model in collaboration with multiple partners and stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge to critically analyze evidence-based practices to inform innovative, flexible and responsive learning and educational programming and quality improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks applicable to the practice of health professions.
• Experience in engaging, mentoring, developing and empowering teams and stakeholders in a collaborative, participative manner to respond to the mission, vision, goals and objectives an organization.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills with ability to interpret program evaluation data to inform quality and performance indicators and benchmarks.
• Experience in human resource management related to scope of practice, scope of employment, and within the legislative framework for health professionals.
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Please ensure your resume and cover letter are up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long Assignment full-time; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 16 months
• Travel within the zone is required
• Location will be determined based on the Successful Candidate

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Non-Union
Band: NU06
Hourly Rate: $53.59 - $65.65
Annual Salary: $104,501 - $128,010

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. 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. This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unitposition. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.