Assistant Manager - Renal Program

 Req ID: 225209
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII 
Department: REN Renal Services CZ
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 
Union: MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 18-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to and in collaboration with the Renal Program Health Services Manager, the Renal Program Assistant Manager is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Western Zone Dialysis Program including responsibility for staffing, attendance management, performance appraisals, scheduling, payroll, selection of new staff and projects supporting clinical operations.

The Renal Program Assistant Manager keeps the Health Service Manager aware and up-to-date of any significant events. The Renal Program Assistant Manager plans, co-ordinates and participates in quality improvement, patient safety, Accreditation and ROP compliance, standardization and promotion of home therapies. The Renal Program Assistant Manager acts as a role model and patient safety advocate and exhibits team building, mentorship and leadership skills. The Renal Program Assistant Manager demonstrates effective communication and organizational skills and acts as a resource for all team members related to the areas of responsibility.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor of Nursing or acceptable equivalent program required
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR) required
• 5 years related clinical experience (hemodialysis preferred) required
• Current BLS-C required
• Clinical specialty certification, C Neph(C) preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills working within an interdisciplinary team environment
• Previous leadership experience an asset
• Must have a high degree of expertise in interpersonal skills, professional development, and informational roles to perform a wide variety of technical, human, conceptual, leadership and financial management functions and behaviours
• Demonstrates high degrees of independent decision-making, creativity, self-direction, motivation
• Knowledge of Accreditation standards and ROPs preferred
• Quality improvement and monitoring knowledge and experience preferred
• Change management knowledge, and team building/leadership skills
• Commitment to Leadership Skills development
• Highly organized and efficient, able to set priorities and be adaptable and flexible
• Understands the scope of practice for both RNs and LPNs
• 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

• Long assignment, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 16 months
• Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Management
Band: MGT05
Hourly Rate: $45.75 - $56.04
Annual Salary: $89,212.50 - $109,278.00

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. 

​This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 

​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.