Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 228690 Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital Department: OPEZ Patient Flow Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Management/Non Union P osition Posting Closing Date: 13-Nov-26 About the Opportunity 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. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or related health discipline may be considered Minimum of three (3) years medical/surgical experience or equivalent in an acute care setting Minimum of two (2) years’ nursing management experience Demonstrated leadership, planning, organization, time management and conflict resolution skills Collaborator with demonstrated negotiation skills Demonstrated minimum of one-year experience in clinical utilization Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with software programs related to bed utilization Demonstrated knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying the principles of adult education Demonstrated proficiency in the use and application of the Patient Flow Dashboard (Tableau) and Meditech 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; 75 hours bi-weekly Shifts include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays Travel to various sites may be required Compensation and Benefits Pay Scale Type: Non-Union Band:5 Hourly Rate: $45.75 - $56.04 Annual Salary: $89,212 - $109,278 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. 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.