Assistant Manager - Continuing Care Nursing

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Assistant Manager - Continuing Care Nursing

Location:

Flexible within Central Zone or Eastern Zone
Department: CC Client Services SMRH
Type of Employment:
Permanent Hourly FT(100%) x 1
Management/Non UnionP  osition
Posting Closing Date: 13-Nov-26
About the Opportunity   Reporting to the Home Care Nursing Services Manager, the Assistant Manager supports the work of the manager and the Continuing Care Nursing program. Key responsibilities include leadership, problem solving, mentoring, performance and human resource management, as well as ensuring that staff have the skills and education required to provide best practice in the community care environment. Supporting quality, timely and effective clinical nursing care is the key responsibility of this position.
This position will be based at one of the Continuing Care Nursing offices in Central Zone (Musquodoboit Valley, Musquodoboit Harbour, Sheet Harbour) or in a Continuing Care Nursing office in Eastern Zone (Sherbrooke, Guysborough, Canso, Port Hawkesbury) - location will be determined based on the successful candidate
Travel within the Zone is required.
About You   We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Licensed or eligible for registration with Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR) required
Five (5) years' current clinical experience in community nursing or acute care nursing with a minimum of 3 years management experience preferred
Knowledge of Continuing Care programs and services an asset
Demonstrated leadership skills in a healthcare environment and ongoing professional development
Demonstrated commitment to the Home First philosophy while fostering client independence
Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and enhanced customer service
Strong human resource management, financial management, interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated organizational skills and a high degree of initiative and self-motivation are required
Flexibility and creativity are required to meet the challenges in a dynamically changing environment
Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
Travel to other sites required; valid driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle
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; 75 hours biweekly
This position will be based at one of the Continuing Care Nursing offices in Central Zone (Musquodoboit Valley, Musquodoboit Harbour, Sheet Harbour) or in a Continuing Care Nursing office in Eastern Zone (Sherbrooke, Guysborough, Canso, Port Hawkesbury) - location will be determined based on the successful candidate
Compensation and Benefits   Pay Scale Type:
Management
Band: 5
Hourly Rate: $45.75 - $56.04
Annual Salary: $89,205.21 - $
Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.
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