Job Description

Primary Health Care Coordinator - Primary Health Care

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Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Mumford Professional Centre
Department: PHC STRAT-ROBUST PRACTICE SUPPORT-CCZ
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 8 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 5-Feb-24

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.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Primary Health Care Manager and Lead, the Primary Health Care (PHC) Coordinator will work as a Practice Facilitator to provide practice support and advance the strategic priorities in Primary Health Care, Chronic Disease Management and Wellness, and the Department of Family Practice portfolio. The PHC Coordinator will be focused on supporting, reporting, optimization, efficiency and have responsibility to lead the planning, ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of services and project 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 PHC coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with health care staff, provincial and other Zonal and NSH departments, external individuals and partner agencies.

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.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Baccalaureate degree preferably from a health discipline/health related science
• Current registration with professional association if applicable
• Two years' of recent related experience
• Organizational and project management skills. Superior time management skills in order to prioritize and complete assignments
• Practice support and facilitation, primary health care, and/or chronic disease management experience is 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
• Sound knowledge and skill working in an interdisciplinary setting

About You Continued

• Ability to analyze information to identify priorities and emerging issues
• Superior communication skills ??? written, oral, presentation
• Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook ??? Smartsheets an asset
• Efficient in PHC Electronic Medical Records (EMR) (Telus Med Access, QHR Accuro) is an asset
• Demonstrated high degree of independent decision making, self-direction, motivation and team building/leadership skills
• Understanding of Behavior Change Techniques
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver?۪s License and access to a reliable vehicle
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up-to-date and includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications that demonstrate the qualifications identified in this posting.

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Incentives

$30.30 - $36.79 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $30.30-$36.79 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Halifax, NS (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Halifax, NS: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person