Health Care Decision Consultant (Program Administration Officer 3) (TERM)

Health Care Decision Consultant (Program Administration Officer 3) (TERM)

Competition # : 45792

Department: Office of the Public Trustee

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 24-Apr-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Office of the Public Trustee of Nova Scotia is an independent corporation responsible for administering the estates of infants, deceased persons, incompetent persons, and missing persons, and acts as a statutory decision maker under the Hospitals Act, the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act, and the Personal Directives Act.

About Our Opportunity

As the Health Care Decision Consultant, you will investigate referrals from health care providers, hospitals, and administrators of continuing care homes who request statutory substitute decisions from the Public Trustee. You will gather additional information as necessary and make decisions regarding health care, home care, and placement to a continuing care home, as well as medical, surgical, and psychiatric treatment. The Consultant will communicate with health practitioners, administrators, advocates, and other ministries regarding the role of the Office of the Public Trustee and related client issues.

Qualifications and Experience

You possess a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (nursing, social work, occupational therapy, physiotherapy) and are licensed or eligible for licensure with your respective college, plus 5 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience in an acute or long-term care facility, community health care setting, or a social and health care agency may be considered. A post-graduate degree is an asset, as is detailed knowledge of the policies and procedures used in the Office of the Public Trustee.

As our successful candidate, you will demonstrate the ability to work on a professional team and manage a high volume of competing priorities regarding complex and sensitive issues. You will have excellent knowledge of legislation and common law relating to health care decisions, as well as policies concerning long-term care placement and home care services.

Knowledge of computer systems, software, and applications is necessary to access data and generate information. You also require analytical skills and an understanding of the health care sector, including issues related to mentally incapable adults. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and mediate difficult conversations, are essential. You will be skilled in conflict resolution and able to establish and maintain professional relationships under stressful circumstances.

The Consultant requires organizational and case management skills, the ability to meet response deadlines, set work priorities, and work under pressure. Attention to detail is required, along with an awareness of the cultural, sociological, and religious aspects to consider in making appropriate treatment decisions on behalf of clients.

What We Offer

• Career development with access to guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and connected.
• Countless career paths.

Pay Grade: PR 13

Salary Range: $2,556.10 - $3,107.16 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in under-represented occupations.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.