Emergency Preparedness Advisor - Wolfville, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Wolfville, Canada

9 hours ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:164240**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Western
Zone,
Eastern Kings Memorial Community Health Centre

Department:

FMS Mgr Emergency Preparedness WZ**
Type of Employment:Temporary
Hourly FT long-assignment
(**100%
FTE) x **1
position(s)****Status: MGMT/NON-Union
Management/Non Union** Position**
Posting Closing Date:7-Sep-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.

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager Emergency Preparedness and working as a part of the zone and Nova Scotia Health teams; the Emergency Preparedness Advisor is responsible for coordinating activities within the designated zone related to emergency planning and response.

The advisor works under the authority of the manager and is responsible for participating in the development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of all components of a comprehensive and provincially integrated emergency preparedness plan.

The advisor is committed to achieving the best outcomes in health care program and service delivery, safe care and continuous improvement to meet or exceed all accreditation requirements and legislative requirements.

About You:

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

Post -secondary degree or relevant combination of continuing education, training and progressive leadership experience
Continuing education in emergency planning, preparedness, and response programs
Three years recent and related experience in the following areas:
Development and implementation of Emergency Preparedness plans
Health Care experience preferred
Project management and work plan development
Adult Education program development and facilitation
Writing, including policy and procedures, educational resources, reports, and correspondence
Leadership, including coaching and mentoring
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manager (AEM); commitment to complete the designation within a specified time from hire date
Healthcare experience preferred
Thorough knowledge and demonstrated understanding of processes and procedures for interacting with professional leadership team during emergencies to lead with confidence, patience and integrity
Ability to work positively in stressful situations
Good project management skills. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the testing of emergency response, recovery support, and business resumption procedures
Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills with an ability to deal with conflicting demands and interruptions
Knowledge in the use of Windows, Microsoft Office products, internet and electronic mail
Experience related to Business Continuity Planning will be considered an asset
Experience engaging, mentoring and empowering teams and stakeholders in a collaborative, participatory manner
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Travel to other sites is required, must have access to a reliable vehicle

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours:

Long assignment, fulltime position, 75 hrs biweekly
Beginning as soon as possible with an expected end date of Sept 30, 2024 (Approximately 12 months)
Compensation and Incentives:

$ $40.01 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 Management/Non Union 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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