Job Board > Volunteer Resources Consultant - Nova Scotia Health
This is a Permanent, Full-time position.
Category: Management |
The Volunteer Services program supports care and service delivery across the continuum of care that responds to the demographic, generational, cultural, health and Zone needs, and challenges inherent in volunteerism and, care and service delivery. The NSHA program directs or recommends standards and services supporting volunteers who enhance patient care across Nova Scotia Health through more than 800 programs; that integrate and align with People Services and other program services and strategies; that ensure the principles and practices that guide the NSHA, IWK and Department of Health and Wellness (DHW) such as mission, vision, values, expected behaviours, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services this program provides and through the messages delivered.
In collaboration with NSHA stakeholders and community partners, the (70%) Volunteer Resources Consultant researches, plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates volunteer services that support care and service delivery across the continuum.
The Volunteer Resources Consultant provides recommendations, leadership and support to managers and volunteers, and coordination of service delivery across a range of specific programs.
As (30%) Volunteer Program Lead for Palliative Care, you will promote, develop, coordinate, and maintain volunteer programs that work for the support and benefit of patients, families of patients and the Palliative Care Service.
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) or commitment to obtain within five years is required
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Membership of Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC) is required
Committed to the philosophy and principles of Hospice Palliative Care
Front line Palliative Care course
Ongoing professional development is required Minimum 3 years recent related experience in volunteer management and/or human resources
Excellent leadership, organizational, follow-through and time management skills, with the ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize tasks and accurately manage multiple, time-sensitive priorities
Experience in mediation and conflict resolution
Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships
High level of competence in both written and verbal communication
Excellent customer service, interpersonal and relationship building skills
Excellent communication (verbal and written), problem solving and decision making skills
Excellent consultative, influencing and coaching skills
Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
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.
Salary: $30.32 - $37.90 Hourly
Apply here:
https://jobs.nshealth.ca/nsha/job/Volunteer-Resources-Consultant-Eastern-Zone/571371217/
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.
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