Spine Assessment Rehab Coordinator, Rehabilitation & Supportive Care

 Req ID: 228186
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII 
Department: OPCZ STRAT-SURGICAN SPINE CONSULT-QE2
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (50%) x 1 
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 27-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager of the Central Zone Spine Assessment Clinic, the Spine Assessment Clinic Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, coordination and delivery of the navigation/intake infrastructure whose primary objective is the management of patients with low back pain. The Coordinator will work closely with the Orthopedic Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Spine Assessment Clinic staff and Ortho/Neuro leadership to streamline the referral-intake-assessment-management-evaluation process for patients with low back pain. The coordinator oversees the inter-professional team working in the spine assessment clinic, and under the direction of the Program Manager, leads service and program development of the spine assessment program teams. Part of this process will be to look at integrating technology/digital data collection and quality improvement and clinical research into frontline care. Once the processes of the spine assessment clinic have been developed, the coordinator will assist in identifying patient needs, develop recommendations, and evaluate the most appropriate services and programs to meet patients’ and families’ goals. The coordinator may provide clinical services as per their professional license or registration.

About You

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

• Completion of a Bachelor degree in a related health science; Masters degree preferred
• Registration with relevant regulatory college or association
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience including a minimum of 3 years clinical experience in Orthopedics/Neurosciences
• Experience working with patients with multiple clinical issues and related multi-disciplinary teams
• Proven excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and guidance to the primary function of others
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaborate within an inter-professional team environment
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent demands and deadlines
• Demonstrated time management, independent self-scheduling and organizational skills
• Knowledge/experience with project management and/or program development and evaluation
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical thinking skills
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and rapport-building skills
• Experience in database management
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Access to a reliable vehicle and valid NS driver’s license
• 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 part-time position; 37.5 hours biweekly
• Approximately 14 months

Compensation and Benefits

$42.18 - $53.97 hourly

$55.85 with 25 years' service with the employer

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. 

​This is a Healthcare 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.