About Us
The Department of Seniors and Long Term Care is committed to ensuring the inclusion, well-being, and independence of seniors in Nova Scotia by facilitating the development of policies on aging and programs for seniors across government and through the provision and coordination of strategic planning, support, services, programs and information. This is achieved through leadership and collaboration with partners. With a focus on collaborative primary health care, continuing care, infrastructure, and more, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery.
To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.
About Our Opportunity
As an Investigation & Compliance Officer with the Department of Seniors and Long Term Care you will be responsible for the licensing, auditing, and compliance functions related to licensed Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities as well as investigation functions in Homes for Special Care and Hospitals.
Primary Accountabilities
As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance within Long Term Care Facilities across the province. Your daily responsibilities will include coordinating and conducting thorough licensing inspections of Long Term Care Facilities, ensuring ongoing compliance with provincial legislation, regulations, policies, and standards. You will prepare detailed licensing inspection reports, issue requirements, and submit recommendations for licenses and authorizations to operate.
Leading investigations of abuse allegations on behalf of the Department of Seniors and Long Term Care, in accordance with the Protection for Persons in Care Act, will be a crucial part of your role. You will conduct inquiries and investigate allegations of resident and patient abuse in licensed long-term care facilities and hospitals, ensuring the protection of vulnerable individuals. You will write reports and issue directives to health facilities to safeguard patients and residents.
Conducting service audits as required to ensure quality and compliance will also be part of your responsibilities. You will participate in establishing benchmarks and performance measures for standards of care and service delivery, identifying changing trends to improve outcomes. Maintaining accurate statistics and gathering information/research to support decision-making and policy development will be essential.
Furthermore, you will draft briefing materials and correspondence for the Minister and senior management, ensuring clear and effective communication of findings and recommendations.
This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and patients, ensuring their safety and well-being through diligent oversight and proactive measures. If you are passionate about upholding high standards of care and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful within this role, you will be a licenced professional from a healthcare setting plus five years related experience. You must be currently registered, or eligible for registration, with applicable professional association. An approved and acceptable combination of education and experience will be considered.
As the successful candidate you will possess excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and time management skills, along with the ability to build, foster, and maintain effective relationships with all customers. You will have knowledge of human development and the aging process, and experience in a multi-disciplinary…
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