Project Leader, Clinical Transformation - Perioperative

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Project Leader to drive operational design and strategic planning. This role emphasizes quality service delivery and customer engagement, making a significant impact on transformation activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a university degree, and experience in change management. With a focus on safety and continuous improvement, this position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team and contribute to high-quality healthcare services. Flexible working options and a competitive hourly rate make this role even more attractive.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Work from home options

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in customer service, healthcare informatics experience an asset.
• Experience managing complex projects and organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of strategic plans supporting NSHA’s goals.
• Assess transformation activities and recommend service improvements.
• Build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Change management

Project management

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Lean certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Microsoft Publisher

Job description

Req ID: 202355

Location: Central Zone, 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

About Nova Scotia Health

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. Join our diverse team of professionals committed to high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Discover why many are choosing to move here by visiting www.novascotia.com.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Clinical Transformation, the Project Leader will provide leadership on operational design, strategic planning, customer service, analytical reporting, performance measurement, standardization, training, and risk management. The role involves working autonomously with the Clinical Transformation team and stakeholders to improve and sustain transformation activities focusing on safety, quality, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

1. Planning and System Performance: Lead development and execution of strategic, operational, and frontline plans supporting NSHA’s strategic goals, emphasizing safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with the Transformation Team to set portfolio goals aligned with NSHA and the Health Transformation Office. Escalate issues impacting safety or quality of care.
2. Quality Service Delivery: Assess transformation activities via analytical reports, recommend and implement service improvements, and develop provincial policies and processes with stakeholders.
3. Engagement, Leadership, and Partnerships: Understand customer needs, lead group discussions and training, and build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience.
• Lean certification preferred.
• Change management experience preferred.
• Healthcare systems knowledge preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in customer service, healthcare informatics experience an asset.
• Effective communication skills across disciplines.
• Experience managing complex projects and organizational change.
• Strong leadership, relationship-building, cultural competence, and social inclusion awareness.
• Innovative problem-solving and strategic planning skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable to change.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP and Microsoft Publisher knowledge an asset.
• Analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Hours and Compensation

• Full-time, 75 hours biweekly, approximately 18 months (May 2025 - Dec 2026).
• Flexible hours, Monday - Friday, work from home options available.
• Hourly rate: $40.95 - $51.19.

Additional Information

Applicants should submit an up-to-date resume including relevant education, experience, and certifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Nova Scotia Health values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.