Project Leader, Clinical Transformation - Perioperative

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Req ID:

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Location:

CentralZone,

Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department:

OPCZ Clinical Transformation
Type of Employment:

Temporary

Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date:

7-May-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized services to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We aim for excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaborative efforts across hospitals, health centres, and community programs.

Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and thinkers committed to high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health, public health, and mental health and addictions.

About the Opportunity
Under the direction of the Director, Clinical Transformation, the Project Leader provides leadership on operational design, strategic planning, customer service, analytical reporting, performance measurement, standardization, training, and risk management. This autonomous role collaborates with the Clinical Transformation team and stakeholders to enhance and sustain transformation activities focusing on safety, quality, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing strategic and operational plans aligned with NSHA’s strategic goals.
- Collaborating on goal setting and issue escalation.
- Conducting assessments, analyzing reports, and recommending improvements.
- Developing policies and overseeing service improvement initiatives.
- Engaging with stakeholders, leading discussions, training, and professional development.

About You
We welcome candidates with:
- A university degree or equivalent experience.
- Preferred certifications in Lean and change management.
- Knowledge of healthcare systems and experience in healthcare informatics.
- At least 3 years of customer service experience; IT and health informatics experience is an asset.
- Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to lead complex projects and manage organizational change.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, with advanced computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office; SAP knowledge is a plus.
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.

Please ensure your resume is current and comprehensive.

Hours and Compensation
- Full-time, approximately 75 hours biweekly, from May 2025 to December 2026.
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, flexible hours.
- Hourly rate: $40.95 - $51.19.
- Eligible for benefits including health, dental, travel, disability, life insurance, and a pension plan.

Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We value diversity and encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, to apply.