Assistant Nursing Manager – Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital and Harbourview Lodge

Job title: Assistant Nursing Manager – Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital and Harbourview Lodge

Job description: Req ID: 109151
Location: Central Zone, Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: OPCZ Primary Nursing Care ESH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: Management position
Posting Closing Date: 15-Jun-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community-based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

Reporting to and in collaboration with the Health Services Manager, the Assistant Nursing Manager participates in the planning and provision of care and identifies and acts upon issues that have potential or actual impact on patient, client or resident care. The Assistant Nursing Manager keeps the Health Service Manager aware and up-to-date of any significant events. The Assistant Nursing Manager plans, co-ordinates and participates in the care of patients, clients and residents within the units and hospital. The Assistant Nursing Manager acts as a role model and patient/client/ resident care advocate and exhibits leadership and team building and skills. The Assistant Nursing Manager demonstrates effective communication and organizational skills and acts as a resource for all team members to ensure quality care is provided in line with the Eden Philosophy of care. The Assistant Nursing Manager is responsible to develop and maintain a working environment that supports the delivery of high quality effective care and caring. The Assistant Nursing Manager is responsible for the day to day operations of the clinical care delivery.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, Baccalaureate degree in nursing or current registration in Baccalaureate program
• Must be registered with NSCN
• Three to five years’ experience in nursing, with a minimum of 1 year experience in rural areas
• Experience working in acute care and/or in long-term care facilities
• Experience working with the Eden Model of Care preferred
• Demonstrated experience in leadership
• Experience with supervising staff in a unionized/non-unionized environment

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as team-builder and team player

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Computer proficiency required

Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Hours of Work

• Regular Full-time Position

Salary Information

$34.0693 – $45.2679 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date. Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs, as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid Registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 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. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy. Only online applications are accepted.

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Expected salary:

Location: Sheet Harbour, NS

Job date: Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:02 GMT