THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Registered member of the Nova Scotia College of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology or eligible for membership.
• Eligible for membership in SAC or CAA
• Familiarity with accreditation programs and processes.
• Minimum of five years SLP or Aud. clinical experience.
• Formal leadership training (CHE preferred), experience in senior leadership positions in a unionized health care environment.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in Quality Improvement.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in Systems Transformation and Change Management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and oral).
• Skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods and accountability requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with external government stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Aud/SLP and CDT scope of practice, training, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with EDIRA principles as they apply to talent management planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
  To apply, please click the following link: https://www.hearingandspeech.ca/work-with-us/employment-opportunities
  Note – All offers of employment will be conditional upon receipt of a criminal record transcript, child abuse registry search form and employment references, all to be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

• Leads HSNS Accreditation Plan.
• Design, implement, and evaluate strategies to enhance clinical practice standards and improve patient care outcomes across service areas
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to plan and execute initiatives that support a culture of quality, safety, and evidence-informed care.
• Translate current research, best practices, and clinical guidelines into practical tools and education resources for frontline staff.
• Networks with and establishes external partnerships to support recruitment objectives.
• Collaborates with executive leadership, management, human resources, and HSNS Labor Management Relations Committee.
• Upholds HSNS mission, vision, and values and adheres to HSNS policies and procedures.
  This position requires travel throughout Nova Scotia and flexibility in work scheduling (a regular schedule to be provided at time of offer and subject to change). The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination before start date and will be required to demonstrate current immunization and/or boosters by the end of the probationary period.
  This position offers opportunities in health care leadership, professional education, coaching, mentorship, program development and evaluation, project management, and stakeholder engagement. The Professional Practice Development Officer champions a culture that promotes HSNS organizational values and ethics, fosters commitment to patient safety and patient/client-centred care, and supports a respectful, healthy, safe, ethical, and productive work environment.