Wellness Navigator – Primary Health Care

Job title: Wellness Navigator – Primary Health Care

Job description: Req ID: 112456
Location: Central Zone, Bedford/Sackville Community Health Team
Company: NSHA
Department: PHC CZ BS CDW CHT
Type of Employment: Hourly PT long-assignment (80% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Healthcare NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 6-Jul-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

The Community Health Team (CHT) is a community-based health initiative that focuses on wellness programming and wellness navigation. The CHT works in collaboration with other provider groups and services to offer programming and support. Wellness programming includes personal wellness and family inventory assessments, motivational counseling, health and wellness education and learning programs, physical activity programs and self-management programs.

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Wellness Navigator demonstrates flexibility and innovation in supporting citizens of the communities that the CHT serves in accessing the services, programs, and/or resources that can support health enhancing behaviours. He/she 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 Wellness Navigator is team focused and will collaborate with the CHT staff, family physicians, other health care providers and community groups to maintain awareness of existing supports within the community and in the surrounding areas through a community development, population health and collaborative approach. This individual also works collaboratively with the team and partners to develop, implement and evaluate the community-based wellness navigation model that guides their work. 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited institution in one of the following health care disciplines: Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Registered Nurse, Recreation Therapy
• Registration with respective professional regulatory association required
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience including: clinical practice related to discipline; working in Primary Health Care setting/community based team/community setting and minimum one year recent mental health
• Facilitation/education skills utilizing adult education, self-management supports, and motivational enhancement principles (both individual and group settings)
• Experience working with people living with a chronic condition(s)
• Experience in partnership development, stakeholder collaboration, and community development
• Understanding of population health, health promotion strategies, and behaviour change principles
• In-depth knowledge of local health authority and community based services
• Demonstrates person-centred/family-focused, diversity relevant approaches to care
• Well developed interpersonal, teamwork, oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and willingness to change
• Demonstrates innovation in program planning, implementation and evaluation, and quality improvement
• Computer skills (MS Office, email and internet)
• Annual CPR-AED certification and annual WHMIS training and certification
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable car for travel for work
• Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

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

Hours of Work

Long Assignment, Part-time (80%) position; 60 hours bi-weekly

Beginning July 7, 2021 with a duration of July 8, 2022

Dates are approximate and subject to change

Some travel will be required

Evening and weekend work may be required

Salary Information

$31.8524 – $40.2222 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 – NSGEU 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.

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