Team Lead - Community Health And Wellness Centres And Nova Scotia Brotherhood And Sisterhood

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Req ID: 156946
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII Department: PHC CZ DSE FP North/East Preston
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 6-Jun-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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About The Opportunity
T he Community Health & Wellness Centre is a community based primary health care initiative serving the communities of North Preston, East Preston, Cherry Brook and Lake Loon that focuses on the provision of primary medical care and programs and services to support health and wellness. The Community Health & Wellness Centre works in collaboration with other provider groups, community partners and services to offer programming and supports to the four communities.
The Nova Scotia Brotherhood 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 Lead demonstrates flexibility and innovation in supporting citizens in the communities of North Preston, East Preston, Cherry Brook and Lake Loon in accessing the services, programs, and/or resources that can support health enhancing behaviors. 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 Team Lead will be responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of Community Health & Wellness Centre 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. S/he demonstrates 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:

• Understanding of the unique and historic barriers to accessing healthcare for these communities
• Experience working with diverse communities is preferred
• Previous experience in team development and leadership working within a collaborative interdisciplinary practice
• Values diversity and team work
• Appreciation of providing services through an Afrocentric lens
• Baccalaureate degree in in a health related discipline (i.e. Physiotherapy, Dietitian, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing)
• Experience working in a Primary Health Care setting/community based team is required
• Three years' clinical experience required (with clinical experience in the last year working with individual and/or group patient education)
• Experience using an Electronic Medical Record - Accuro is an asset
• Experience in community development and working with people living with a chronic condition is preferred
• Individual and group education/facilitation skills utilizing adult education, self-management support and/or motivational enhancement principles
• Clear understanding of the following; primary health care and Black health issues
• Appropriate licensure based on discipline
• Demonstrated skills in partnership development and stakeholder collaboration
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable car for travel for work

About You Continued

• 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
• Program and service development, implementation and evaluation
• Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset
• Understanding of population health, health promotion strategies, chronic disease prevention and management and behaviour change principles is an asset
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, colleagues, management and community agencies
• Independent decision making, self-direction and change management knowledge is an asset

Hours

• Shifts may include weekend, evening and holidays.
• Approximately 12 months
• Long Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives
$37.88 - $46.12 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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