Posted 5 days ago
Director - Interprofessional Practice & Learning
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is hiring a Director of Interprofessional Practice and Learning to lead a change agenda for person-centred practice and interprofessional education across the Central Zone. The role leads the planning and evaluation of practice and learning programs, integrates evidence-based standards, and manages a team. The posting states a permanent full-time position at management band MGT08 with pay of $67.23 to $82.35 per hour, and a defined benefit pension plan.
Pay:
$67.23–$82.35 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Lead change agenda for interprofessional practice and learning
- Plan, deliver and evaluate interprofessional practice and education programs
- Integrate evidence-based practice standards into clinical environments
- Advise clinical, operational and physician leaders
- Ensure compliance with legislation, standards and accreditation
Requirements summary:
- Master's in health profession or health administration
- Current regulated health professional licensure
- 5 to 7 years progressive healthcare leadership
- Strong evidence analysis and strategic leadership
- Financial planning and HR management experience
- French or other languages an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Director |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | French |
| Licences & certifications | Current regulated health profession licensure, College of Health Leaders certificate (asset) |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | health profession, health administration |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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Full company description
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
- LinkedIn followers
- 59,470
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,666
- Reported office locations
- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Consulting
- Advertising
- Other recorded names
- Nova Scotia Healthcare System
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 240 |
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Req ID: 228819
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: IPPL Professional Practice & Learning CZ
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 16-Nov-26
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Director, the Director of Interprofessional Practice and Learning (IPP&L) will lead a change agenda to create a vision for advancing person-centred, practice excellence, and foster collaborative and interprofessional practice environments that optimize scopes of practice, health service leadership and collaborative learning for health professionals (regulated and non-regulated), as well as for other care providers and support services.
This position will promote the development of an organizational culture that promotes continuous learning and effective, evidence-based practice to support clinical transformation and the advancement of interprofessional practice and learning. The Director of IPP&L serves as an expert consultant on interprofessional practice and scope of practice matters. This position requires an effective strategist, leading the planning, delivery and evaluation of comprehensive interprofessional practice and interprofessional learning/education programs that are culturally safe and serve as foundations for the delivery of ethical, high-quality care within the Nova Scotia Health.
Working closely with clinical, operational and physician leaders throughout the organization, the Director is responsible for the successful integration of effective clinical practice standards and evidence-informed tools into practice environments, as well as the implementation and evaluation of collaborative care frameworks and coordinating structures.
In both the provincial and zonal roles, the Director ensures continuous improvement to advance a strategic vision of interprofessional practice and learning excellence, and is responsible for compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and accreditation requirements. The Director leads the team, facilitates, and champions a learning, practice and research environment that aligns with the current and proposed future state of the Nova Scotia Health, and works closely with education institutions, regulatory colleges, government and other partners on learning and practice-related matters, and participates in the overall transformation of the health workforce in NS.
Specific Functional Areas of Responsibility Include:
Person Centered Team Based Design and Implementation
- Clinical workforce optimization
- Interprofessional team- based design
- Interprofessional collaborative practice
Learning and Professional Development
- Interprofessional Education
- Simulation learning
- Transition to practice
- Clinical leadership
Academic and Community Partnerships
- Professional practice (all health professions)
- Government regulation and legislation
- Regulatory partnerships
Evidence Informed Practice and Health System
- Practice consultation
- Best-practice implementation and improvement
- Rapid Implementation and Evaluation
- Patient/family/community education and health literacy
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Master’s degree in a health profession, health administration, or equivalent experience, with a related Master’s degree close to completion.
- Current licensure with the applicable regulatory health profession is required.
- A College of Health Leaders certificate is considered an asset.
- 5–7 years of progressive leadership and management experience in healthcare, along with clinically related practice experience.
- Experience in planning and delivering comprehensive professional practice and professional development programs within a complex, integrated service model across multiple locations with various partners and stakeholders.
- Proven ability to act as a strategic leader within a complex organization, enabling change, leading transformational projects, and providing strategic advice to senior management.
- Expert knowledge in critically analyzing evidence-based practices to inform strategy and optimize practice environments.
- Strong understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks governing health professions.
- Demonstrated experience in engaging, mentoring, and empowering teams and stakeholders in a collaborative and participative manner, aligning with an organization’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret statistical data and monitor quality, performance indicators, and benchmarks.
- Experience working with diverse teams and partnerships, with a strong understanding of cultural competence, diversity, and social inclusion in healthcare.
- Proven excellence in financial planning and human resource management.
Competencies in additional languages are an asset, with a preference for French.
Compensation and Benefits
Pay Scale Type: Management
Band: MGT08
Hourly Rate: $67.23 - $82.35
Annual Salary: $131,089 - $160,585 annually
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.
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.
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