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Nova Scotia Health Authority

Assistant Manager - Continuing Care Nursing

Port Hawkesbury, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 29, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

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Req ID: 228902

Location: Flexible within Central Zone or Eastern Zone

Department: CC Client Services SMRH

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Management/Non Union Position

Posting Closing Date: 13-Nov-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Home Care Nursing Services Manager, the Assistant Manager supports the work of the manager and the Continuing Care Nursing program. Key responsibilities include leadership, problem solving, mentoring, performance and human resource management, as well as ensuring that staff have the skills and education required to provide best practice in the community care environment. Supporting quality, timely and effective clinical nursing care is the key responsibility of this position.

This position will be based at one of the Continuing Care Nursing offices in Central Zone (Musquodoboit Valley, Musquodoboit Harbour, Sheet Harbour) or in a Continuing Care Nursing office in Eastern Zone (Sherbrooke, Guysborough, Canso, Port Hawkesbury) - location will be determined based on the successful candidate

Travel within the Zone is required.

About You

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

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Licensed or eligible for registration with Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR) required
Five (5) years' current clinical experience in community nursing or acute care nursing with a minimum of 3 years management experience preferred
Knowledge of Continuing Care programs and services an asset
Demonstrated leadership skills in a healthcare environment and ongoing professional development
Demonstrated commitment to the Home First philosophy while fostering client independence
Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and enhanced customer service
Strong human resource management, financial management, interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated organizational skills and a high degree of initiative and self-motivation are required
Flexibility and creativity are required to meet the challenges in a dynamically changing environment
Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
Travel to other sites required; valid driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle
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

Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
This position will be based at one of the Continuing Care Nursing offices in Central Zone (Musquodoboit Valley, Musquodoboit Harbour, Sheet Harbour) or in a Continuing Care Nursing office in Eastern Zone (Sherbrooke, Guysborough, Canso, Port Hawkesbury) - location will be determined based on the successful candidate

Compensation And Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Management

Band: 5

Hourly Rate: $45.75 - $56.04

Annual Salary: $89,205.21 - $109,276.38

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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Responsibilities

Support the Home Care Nursing Services Manager and lead the Continuing Care Nursing program through staff mentoring, performance and human resource management, and problem-solving. Ensure staff have the skills and education to deliver quality, timely, effective, best-practice clinical nursing care in the community.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in nursing and registration or eligibility for registration with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator are required. Applicants need five years of current clinical experience in community or acute care nursing; at least three years of management experience is preferred, along with leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities and a valid driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle.

Skills

Leadership
Problem-Solving
Mentoring
Performance Management
Human Resource Management
Financial Management
Community Nursing
Clinical Nursing Care
Quality Improvement
Customer Service
Interpersonal Communication
Organization
Time Management
Initiative
Continuing Care
Change Management

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Travel Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Wellness Programs
Professional Development Programs
Employee Support Programs

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Keywords

Continuing Care Nursing
Home Care Nursing
Community Nursing
Acute Care Nursing
Clinical Nursing Care
Nursing Leadership
Staff Mentoring
Performance Management
Human Resource Management
Financial Management
Quality Improvement
Customer Service
Home First Philosophy
Client Independence
Continuing Care Programs
Professional Development
Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator
Nursing Registration
Community Care
Healthcare Management
Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Communication
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Valid Driver's License
Reliable Vehicle
French Language

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