Province of Nova Scotia
Location
Nova Scotia | Canada
Job description
Competition # : 42206
Department: Health and Wellness
Location: Flexible
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 21-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Department of Health and Wellness offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK Health Centre, we’re committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on collaborative primary health care, improved supports for mental health and addictions, digital health, capital infrastructure, and more, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery. To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.
As the Director, Primary and Urgent Care, within the System Integration team at the Department of Health and Wellness, you will have the opportunity to work with diverse stakeholders and system partners leading the development, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programs related to primary and urgent care in Nova Scotia.
This position will work closely with our partners at the Nova Scotia Health Authority, IWK Health Authority, community health boards/centers, health professional regulatory bodies and various health and social services stakeholders to ensure primary and urgent care in Nova Scotia is effectively meeting the needs of Nova Scotians and the objectives of government. You will develop and advance recommendations to monitor and improve performance. The position will also work in partnership with Tajikeimik on their journey of health transformation and will partner on the growth and evolution of the health and wellness services and programs used by Mi’kmaw people in Nova Scotia.
As the successful candidate, you will:
To be successful within this role you are required to meet the following qualification criteria:
The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation.
Please follow LEADS (novascotia.ca) for more information.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
The Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.
This is a Permanent status position.
Pay Grade:EC 13
Salary Range: $3,918.14 - $4,897.66 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].
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