Health Promoter - New Glasgow, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Verified Company

New Glasgow, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Req ID:156857**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Northern
Zone, Aberdeen Hospital**
Department:MHA NS Health Promotion & Prevention**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly FT
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)
**Status: NSGEU
Admin Professionals

Position
Posting Closing Date:29-May-23Nova 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.

About the Opportunity:

Under the direction of the Provincial Manager — Community Support Services, the Health Promotion Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion initiatives across the life-span.

These initiatives will be designed to reduce the harms and injuries associated with substance use, gambling and to promote mental wellness and health equity.

Working as part of a diverse team, the Health Promotion Specialist must have advanced knowledge of health promotion strategies and theories, population health approach, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health.

The Health Promoter will help address and build capacity and structure to support our response to the Mass Casualty Commission's final report recommendations, relevant to Mental Health & Addictions program.

About You:

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

Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion or Health Education required
Minimum 1 year related experience utilizing health promotion framework to inform policy changes and to develop programs aimed at promoting health, preventing disease, enhancing population health outcomes
Background and experience in research methods, policy development, analysis and critical appraisal including awareness of evidence informed decision making
Strong analytical ability to interpret data and convey results in a way that is meaningful to key audiences
Knowledge of local community resources
Experience in facilitation, project management, planning, problemsolving and organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, manages time efficiently, adheres to timelines, follows team and individualized work plans, and prioritizes tasks.
Nonviolent crisis intervention, Mental Health First Aid, CPR/Standard First Aid
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.

Hours:

Permanent Full Time position; 70 hours Bi Weekly
Must have access to reliable transportation

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $40.22 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 Admin Professionals 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.

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