Leader Patient Flow Operations - Access and Flow
About The Position
Reporting to the Access and Flow Manager, the Leader Patient Flow Operations is responsible for the Nursing Administration and the coordination of safe, efficient patient care services within the facility. Responsibilities also include ensuring staffing levels are adequate to meet patient census. The Leader Patient Flow Operations will supervise nursing staff, and coordinate all hospital and bed utilization activities in the absence of hospital administration. The Leader Patient Flow Operations works collaboratively and consultatively with patients/clients, families, management, staff, physicians, community partners and service providers to apply strategic and analytical thinking to address challenges with the ultimate goal of high quality, safe and cost-effective services to better support the patient experience/outcome. The Leader Patient Flow Operations exhibits sound professional judgement and initiative while working within the framework and objectives of the Health Services Program and the Mission, Vision and Strategic Direction of the NSH.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Program
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
- Minimum of three (3) years medical/surgical experience or equivalent in an acute care setting
- Minimum of two (2) years’ nursing management experience
- BCLS required
- Demonstrated leadership, planning, organization and time management skills
- Ability to promote and maintain good interpersonal relations in dealing with patients, visitors and other health professionals
- Ability and knowledge to match utilization needs to resources available
- Ability to perform duties that involve lifting, bending and stretching
Nice To Haves
- ACLS is an asset
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the Nursing Administration and the coordination of safe, efficient patient care services within the facility.
- Ensuring staffing levels are adequate to meet patient census.
- Supervise nursing staff.
- Coordinate all hospital and bed utilization activities in the absence of hospital administration.
- Works collaboratively and consultatively with patients/clients, families, management, staff, physicians, community partners and service providers to apply strategic and analytical thinking to address challenges with the ultimate goal of high quality, safe and cost-effective services to better support the patient experience/outcome.
- Exhibits sound professional judgement and initiative while working within the framework and objectives of the Health Services Program and the Mission, Vision and Strategic Direction of the NSH.
Benefits
- Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
