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Team Leader -Nova Scotia Brotherhood & Sisterhood(Designated)
Location:
Halifax, NS
Description:
Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 175427 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII Department: PHC CZ DSE Sisterhood Initiative Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: NSGEU Healthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 26-Apr-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 a 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. About the Opportunity Please Note: This is a designated position. The successful candidate must self-identify as African Nova Scotian in order to be considered for this role. The Nova Scotia Brotherhood and Nova Scotia Sisterhood is a community based primary health care initiative serving the communities of North Preston, East Preston, Cherry Brook and Lake Loon, Dartmouth North and North-End Halifax. Beechville, Hammonds Plains, and Lucasville and Three Mile Plains that focuses on the provision of primary medical care and programs and services to support health and wellness. The Nova Scotia Brotherhood and Nova Scotia Sisterhood works in collaboration with other provider groups, community partners and services to offer programming and supports to the four communities. The Nova Scotia Brotherhood and Sisterhood is a small team that works to promote health within HRM and to assist with physical and psychological health. Providing support in the areas of medical, community outreach and system navigation, the team works with the client around their social determinants of health in a holistic approach. Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Team Leader demonstrates flexibility and innovation in supporting citizens in the communities by accessing the services, programs, and/or resources that can support health enhancing behaviors. The Team Leader provides guidance and support for clients, including providing information about appropriate supports and programs that will meet health and wellness needs and social supports that can assist with daily living. The Team Leader will be responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of The Nova Scotia Brotherhood and Sisterhood programs and services in collaboration with community partners and other system stakeholders. These integrated services will encompass health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, and population health. This individual acts as a role model and exhibits team building and leadership skills. The team Leader will demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills and works with the primary medical care and broader health care team, community groups and agencies, other providers, and partners to ensure consistent, equitable, timely and coordinated care is provided to clients. The incumbent is a member of an inter-professional team and collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness, solves problems, and shares responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Baccalaureate degree in in a health related discipline (i.e. Physiotherapy, Dietitian, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing) Appropriate licensure based on discipline Three years' clinical experience required (with clinical experience in the last year working with individual and/or group patient education) Valid driver's license and access to a reliable car for travel for work Previous experience in team development and leadership working within a collaborative interdisciplinary practice Experience working in a Primary Health Care setting/community based team is required Experience working with diverse communities is preferred Clear understanding of the following; primary health care and Black health issues Experience using an Electronic Medical Record - Accuro is an asset Values diversity and team work Demonstrated skills in partnership development and stakeholder collaboration Understanding of the unique and historic barriers to accessing healthcare for these communities Appreciation of providing services through an Afrocentric lens Individual and group education/facilitation skills utilizing adult education, self-management support and/or motivational enhancement principles Experience in community development and working with people living with a chronic condition is preferred About You Continued Understanding of population health, health promotion strategies, chronic disease prevention and management and behaviour change principles is an asset Program and service development, implementation and evaluation Independent decision making, self-direction and change management knowledge is an asset Problem solving ability and willingness to considered uncharted or novel ideas related to trends in healthcare Coaching ability and diplomacy when dealing with co-workers, clients and community members Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, colleagues, management and community agencies Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certificatio ns. Hours Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly Shifts may include weekend, evening and holidays. Compensation and Incentives $38.07 - $46.36 hourly Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position. Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire. 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 https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsha/ https://twitter.com/healthns
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