Stroke Program Coordinator Jobs

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Req ID: 159796
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: OPEZ Stroke Rehabilitation
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: UNIFOR Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 12-Jul-23
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.
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Responsibilities
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Stroke Program Coordinator will be responsible for the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and ongoing maintenance of a coordinated integrated stroke program within Nova Scotia Health. The coordinator will work as a liaison with other agencies in the provision of stroke care in Nova Scotia Health. The program will be based on best practices (as defined by Department of Health Standards derived from Canadian Stroke Strategic Guidelines) and will be aligned with the mission, vision, and strategic directions of Nova Scotia Health.
Qualifications

• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently in pursuing objectives; ability to think critically using innovative and creative solutions in program development and management
• Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Current registration with applicable regulatory licensing body
• Demonstrated leadership competency in team building, conflict management and interpersonal effectiveness, including the ability to work sensitively and effectively with inter-professional health care teams and various community partners
• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, internet, and the ability to use health information systems for decision support, run general reports, complete data entry and statistics
• Baccalaureate Degree in a recognized health or social science field
• Minimum of three (3) years recent clinical experience working in cardiovascular/stroke care required
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, providing clear objectives and adapting resources to meet projected timelines and goals
• If no applicants meet the above requirement, applicants with one or more years of experience with stroke patients may be considered
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Previous experience leading a team

Please Note: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Hours of Work
Permanent, Full Time Position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Salary Information
$38.47- $44.66 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.
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