Leader Patient Flow Operations

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 176332Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre Department: OPNZ Bed UtilizationType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)Status: Management/Non Union PositionPosting Closing Date: 19-Jul-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.Recruitment IncentivesSuccessful candidates may also be eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.About the OpportunityResponsible to the Patient Access and Flow Manager, this role is responsible for the coordination of safe, efficient patient care services within Colchester East Hants County, Northern Zone facilities and NSH, in accordance with the mission and policies of the Nova Scotia Health with a focus on responding to capacity/patient flow issues, emergency response, bed management, supporting staff and assisting with unanticipated operational issues that must be managed after hours. Nova Scotia Health is committed to patient safety, continued quality improvement, and advancing the delivery of safe and trusted health services. Working collaboratively and consultatively with patients/clients, families, management, staff, physicians, community partners, and continuing care providers, the Leader will apply strategic and analytic thinking to address challenges to achieve the ultimate goal of high quality, safe, and cost effective services.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following: Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferredBachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or related health discipline may be considered3 years of experience in an acute care setting, plus 1-2 years working in a supervisory and/or leadership capacityDemonstrated leadership, planning, organization, time management and conflict resolution skillsCollaborator with demonstrated negotiation skillsDemonstrated minimum of one-year experience in clinical utilizationDemonstrated knowledge and experience working with software programs related to bed utilizationDemonstrated knowledge of continuous quality improvement principleDemonstrated knowledge and experience in applying the principles of adult educationDemonstrated proficiency in the use and application of the Patient Flow Dashboard (Tableau) and MeditechCompetencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.HoursPermanent, Full-Time (100%) position; 75 Hours bi-weeklyShifts include days, evenings & weekends (May be required to do overnight during times of system overcrowding, not part of regular scheduled hours).Compensation and Incentives$40.15 - $53.35 Hourly 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. Once You've AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 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.Follow Us!https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority/https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthority /company/nsha/https://twitter.com/healthns