Primary Health Care Coordinator – Primary Health Care

January 30, 2021 Health

Job Overview

Job title: Primary Health Care Coordinator – Primary Health Care

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Job description: Req ID: 102874
Location: Western Zone, Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: PHC WZ LQ LA
Type of Employment: Hourly FT short-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Healthcare CUPE
Posting Closing Date: 1-Feb-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 the Primary Health Care Manager, the Primary Health Care Coordinator will provide support to advance the strategic priorities in the Primary Health Care and Department of Family Practice portfolio. The PHC Coordinator will have responsibility for coordination of the planning, ongoing development and implementation of programs, services and initiatives.

The incumbent works closely with Primary Health Care leadership, providers, teams and stakeholders to ensure localized support for planning, coordination, facilitation, and evaluation of PHC projects/initiatives. The Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with health care staff, provincial and other Zonal and NSHA departments, external individuals and partner agencies.

This position will focus primarily on the Chronic Disease Management and Wellness Program, access, virtual care and provide general project support to other practice support and primary health care initiatives

The Primary Health Care Coordinator will work collaboratively with family physicians and other health care providers and teams to support change management strategies that are inherent in the services plan for primary health care.

Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree preferably from a health discipline/health related science
Current registration with professional association if applicable
Two years’ of recent related experience
Chronic Disease Management experience preferred
Coordination and Project Management Skills
Broad knowledge of the health system with high level understanding of population health approaches, community development, primary health care, health prevention and promotion, and disease management.
Experience in Practice Facilitation including coaching, facilitation, change management strategies, and quality improvement is an asset.
Experience working in a family practice setting with family physicians an asset.
Organizational and project management skills. Superior time management skills in order to prioritize and complete assignments.
Sound knowledge and skill working in an interdisciplinary settings.
Ability to analyze information to identify priorities and emerging issues.
Superior communication skills – written, oral, presentation.
Demonstrated high degree of independent decision making, self-direction, motivation and team building/leadership skills.
Understanding of Behavior Change Techniques.
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Hours of Work

Short Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Beginning February 2, 2021 with a duration of May 24, 2021

Dates are approximate and subject to change

Salary Information

$30.3032 – $36.7885 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. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit – CUPE position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

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.