Professional Practice Leader - Wellness

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Nova Scotia; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health authority dedicated to enhancing quality care through interprofessional collaboration. As a Professional Practice Leader, you will foster a culture of learning and wellness, guiding teams to deliver evidence-based, person-centered care. This role requires strong leadership and analytical skills, as you will work closely with diverse stakeholders to improve health outcomes. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a flexible work-from-home arrangement. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this position offers a chance to lead innovative educational initiatives and empower teams.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Travel Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Flexible Work Arrangement

Qualifications

• Master’s level education in health profession related to interprofessional practice.
• Active licensure in good standing or eligibility to practice in Nova Scotia.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing quality person-centered care and practice.
• Consulting on wellness and professional practice issues.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Evidence-Based Practice

Cultural Competence

Education

Master's Degree in Health Profession

CIINDE Comprehensive Holistic Nurse Certificate

Job description

Req ID: 201862
Location: Provincial Zone, Flexible within the Province
Department: VP Clinical Performance/Professional Practice & CNE
Type of Employment: Permanent, Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 14-May-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized services across Atlantic Canada. We aim for excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration across hospitals, health centres, and community programs. Our team provides high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as primary health, public health, and mental health services. Join us to be part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative team. For more information, visit www.novascotia.com.

The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team promotes person-centered care via evidence-based professional practice and learning strategies. They lead in fostering a culture of collaboration, focusing on team-based care, evidence-informed practice, and professional development to improve health outcomes. The team collaborates with academia, regulators, and government to influence health system priorities.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Interprofessional Practice and Learning Director, the Professional Practice Leader (PPL) enhances quality person-centered care and practice by supporting and improving professional practices. The PPL leads in creating a learning culture, focusing on wellness, clinical practice, leadership, and interprofessional standards aligned with regulatory bodies. The role involves consulting on wellness and professional practice issues at various levels and working with interprofessional teams, including physicians, to promote evidence-based, person-centered care.

This position requires periodic travel within the province; access to reliable transportation is essential.

About You

We are interested if you have:

• Health profession education at Master’s level or higher related to interprofessional practice (e.g., Master of Education). Candidates enrolled in a Master’s program will also be considered.
• Active licensure in good standing or eligibility to practice in Nova Scotia, nursing preferred.
• At least five years of clinical experience in a related health discipline, with operational or leadership experience, nursing preferred.
• At least three years of progressive leadership experience, such as management or advanced practice roles like clinical nurse specialist, Nurse Practitioner, educator, or practice coordinator.
• Completion of CIINDE Comprehensive Holistic Nurse, Nurse Coach, and Consultant Certificate programs is an asset.
• Experience in designing and delivering competency-based education and clinical learning within complex, collaborative environments.
• Ability to critically analyze evidence-based practices to develop innovative educational and quality improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in mentoring and empowering teams and stakeholders in a collaborative manner.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret program data for quality improvement.
• Experience working with diverse learners and stakeholders, with an understanding of cultural competence and social inclusion.
• Experience in human resource management within legislative health practice frameworks.

Please ensure your resume and cover letter are current and detail all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Permanent Full-Time, 75 hours biweekly

Work from Home arrangement available

Compensation and Benefits

$49.36 - $61.60/hour, which totals approximately $96,052 - $120,116 annually.

Benefits include health, dental, travel, disability, life insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. We are committed to diversity and encourage applicants from Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities to apply and self-identify.