Req ID: 224636
Location: Provincial Zone, Flexible within the Province
Department: The NS Health Learning Institute for Health Care Providers
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 3-Sep-26
The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team facilitates and advances person-centered care through evidence-based professional practice and learning strategies and programs that are designed provincially and implemented locally to enhance collaborative learning and practice. The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team takes a leadership role in creating a culture of collaboration with a focus on team-based care, evidence-informed practice, and learning and professional development to improve health outcomes for patients, families and communities. Through strong partnerships with the academic sector, regulators, and government, the Interprofessional Practice and Learning team has an integral role in influencing and operationalizing health system priorities.
Reporting to the Director, Nova Scotia Health Learning Institute for Health Care Providers, the Manager provides leadership for the strategic direction for the Learning Institute. The Manager contributes to the design, development, and evaluation of all pre and post licensure education programs and continuing professional education offered by the Learning Institute. The Manager is responsible for ensuring that curricular design and educational methodologies for programs are evidenced informed and based on best practices, and that all programming is evaluated to ensure it meets intended outcomes. The Manager is responsible for ensuring required resources are available to develop and deliver responsive, flexible and innovative programming using a variety of methodologies and in a variety of locations throughout the province for the bridging/re-entry, specialty nursing and interprofessional programs offered. The Manager is responsible for engaging in needs assessment and strategic planning for any new educational offerings required to support the effective, efficient and sustainable delivery of services and programs.
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Master's degree in Nursing, Education, or related field required
- Active-practicing licensure and in good standing with Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR) or other related health disciple required
- Minimum of 5 years in the field of education required
- Minimum of 3 years progressive leadership positions in education required
- Minimum of 2 years in innovative curriculum development and design required
- Minimum of 5 years of practice in related discipline required
- Experience in planning and delivering competency-based education and clinical learning programs within a complex, integrated service model in collaboration with multiple partners and stakeholders
- Expert knowledge to critically analyze evidence-based practices to inform innovative, flexible and responsive learning and educational programming and quality improvement initiatives
- Knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks applicable to the practice of health professions
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills with ability to interpret program evaluation data to inform quality and performance indicators and benchmark
- Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and negotiating skills with the ability to develop and sustain alliances with the academic and health care sectors
- Experience in financial planning and human resource management
- 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.
- Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
- Location will be determined based on the Successful Candidate
- This position offers a offers a hybrid/work from home model
- Travel within the province required
Pay Scale Type: Management
Band: MGT06
Hourly Rate: $53.59 - $65.65
Annual Salary: $104,498 - $128,010
Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.
What you'll love about Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
