Manager, Pathology - Kentville, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Kentville, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID:156739**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Western
Zone, Valley Regional Hospital**
Department:PLM Laboratory Services AVH**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly FT
(100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)

Status:
Management/Non Union
Position

Posting Closing Date:26-May-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 Western Zone Operations Director of Laboratory Services, or designate, the Manager works with the Operations Director and the Western Zone Pathology & Laboratory Medicine (PLM) Director/Lab Services Medical Lead, to facilitate the daily administrative and clinical operations of the Department and to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe Pathology and Laboratory Medicine service.

The Manager is accountable for the effective operation of assigned areas of responsibility.

The Manager works in a co-leadership relationship with the Western Zone PLM Medical Director/Lab Services Medical Lead for assigned areas/facilities.

The Manager exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision, Policies, Procedures and Strategic Directives and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to patient safety, continued quality improvement and advancing the delivery of safe and trusted health services.

About You:

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

Graduate of an approved program in Medical Laboratory Technology, supplemented by additional formal management and/or leadership training
Current registration with the CSMLS and licensure with NSCMLT is required
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for this position
Minimum five (5) years' recent relevant supervisory/managerial experience
Experience in a unionized environment would be considered an asset
Progressive leadership and/or management experience
Experience in staff and program development and evaluation
Experience in leading change
Possess knowledge in healthcare structures, environments and services as they relate to Pathology and Laboratory Medicine services
Advanced communication skills (listening, written and oral)
Critical thinking, problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
Knowledge of field of practice to help inform strategy development and organizational planning
Welldeveloped organizational, networking, negotiation and change management skills
Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data and monitor quality and performance indicators and benchmarks
Previous experience with LEAN workflow analysis and review and previous experience with Failure Mode Effects and Analysis review would be considered an asset

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

Hours:

Permanent, Full-Time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $58.34 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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