Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ CRIT Nu Med Surg Neuro Icu
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment ( 100% ) x 1
Management/Non Union P osition
Posting Closing Date: 26-Aug-26
About The Opportunity
The Critical Care Quality Leader under the direction of the Health Services Director and the Medical Chair of Quality for the Department of Critical Care provides quality leadership for services provided within 3A and 5.2 Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The position will work with the co-leadership model and multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate quality improvement initiatives. This role promotes fundamental improvements to quality management practices thereby enhancing overall quality performance. This position strives to align with Nova Scotia Health's Strategic Plan and operational goals.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Graduate degree in a health specific field and/or equivalent in education and experience
- Undergraduate degree in Health Care discipline
- Registered or eligible for registration / licensure in professional organization
- Certification in Critical Care or related field is an asset
- Minimum five (5) years Critical Care experience
- High energy, passion for excellence and process improvement, with a positive attitude
- Demonstrate a sense of ownership, commitment and accountability for personal and team success
- Proven ability to inspire individuals and teams to achieve goals
- Works effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team
- Independent, highly motivated individual capable of working under own initiative and able to problem solve under stressful conditions who is able to identify when additional support and direction from Critical Care leadership is needed
- Competencies in other languages are an asset, French preferred
Hours
- Long assignment full time position; 75 hours biweekly
- Approximately 18 months
Pay Scale Type: Non-Union
Band: 5
Hourly Rate: $45.75 - $56-04
Annual Salary: $89,205 - $109,276
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.
What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
