Professional Practice Coordinator - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Description

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Interprofessional Practice and Learning, the Professional Practice Coordinator (PPC) works collaboratively with members of discipline specific and interprofessional teams to create an environment for optimal person-centered care. PPC's demonstrate expertise in their discipline; as well as demonstrating competency as a facilitator, change agent and leader. They foster a culture of learning to build capacity and support safe practice, advances professional practice through the development and implementation of transition to practice programs and ongoing practice at the point of care and professional development that integrates a learner centered approach. They are responsible for developing, planning, executing and evaluating learning experiences for staff within the program. This role will support Social Work within Rehabilitation and Supportive Care.

Please note this position requires periodic travel to facilities within Central Zone. Access to reliable transportation is required.

About You

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

• Masters in Social Work required
• Licensure and membership in good standing with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers required
• 3 years clinical experience in Social Work in an acute care setting required
• 2 years clinical experience with related leadership skills required
• Diploma or certificate in adult education or equivalent (or willing to obtain) considered an asset
• Recent professional development relevant to maintaining competency in clinical practice and education
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with others and strong leadership skills
• Experience in initiating and managing projects
• Well developed verbal and written communication skills
• Previous teaching experience which involves designing, implementing and evaluating both traditional and nontraditional methods of instruction preferred
• Strong problem solving skills and clinical reasoning skills
• Sound judgment, common sense, flexibility & compassion
• Ability to manage stressful situations, conflict and competing demands
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, colleagues, management, students and volunteers
• Experience with group facilitation preferred
• Experience with computer applications – Microsoft office applications, Skype for business, SharePoint
• Skills and experience in promoting learning cultures that nurture equity, diversity and inclusivity with a focus on intersectional values, analysis, and actions, clinical humility, and the responsible use of power and privilege.
• Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset

About Your Application

*Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours of Work

Permanent, Full-Time (75 hours bi-weekly)
Beginning May 20,
*Dates are approximate and are subject to change.

Compensation and Benefits

$ $51.47 hourly
$86, - $, annually