Team Leader - Community Health - Primary Health Care

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 225477Location: Central Zone, Chebucto Community Health Team Department: PHC COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAM PORTABLE-CCZType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 9-Sep-26About the Opportunity The Community Health Team (CHT) is a community-based health initiative that will focuses on wellness programming, wellness navigation and building community connections and partnerships. The CHT works in collaboration with other provider groups and services to offer programming and supports. Wellness programming will focus is on risk factor management, healthy eating, physical activity, emotional wellness and parenting (in partnership with the IWK) with behaviour change and self-management at the core of all programming. Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Team Lead demonstrates flexibility and innovation in supporting citizens of the communities that the CHT serves in accessing the services, programs, and/or resources that can support health enhancing behaviours. He/she provides guidance and support for clients, including providing information about appropriate supports and programs that will meet health and wellness needs and social supports that can assist with daily living. The Team Lead will report to the Health Service Manager, Primary Health Care, and will be responsible for development, implementing and coordination of CHT programs and services for both the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK Health Centre, and the community they serve. These integrated services will encompass health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, and population health. This individual acts as a role model and exhibits team building and leadership skills. S/he demonstrates effective communication and organizational skills and works with the health care team, community groups and agencies, other providers, and partners to ensure consistent, equitable, timely and coordinated care is provided to clients. The incumbent is a member of an inter-professional team and collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness, solves problems, and shares responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Baccalaureate degree in Human Nutrition, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Recreation Therapy or Social Work is required Registered member in good standing with a relevant health discipline college/association required Five (5) years' clinical experience required (with clinical experience in the last year working with individual and/or group patient education) Previous experience in team development and leadership working within a collaborative interdisciplinary practice required Experience working in a Primary Health Care setting/community-based team required Individual and group education/facilitation skills utilizing adult education, self-management support and/or motivational enhancement principles is required Experience in community development and working with people living with a chronic condition is preferred Understanding of population health, health promotion strategies, chronic disease prevention and management and behaviour change principles is an asset Problem-solving ability and willingness to considered uncharted or novel ideas related to trends in healthcare Coaching ability and diplomacy when dealing with co-workers, clients and community members Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, colleagues, management and community agencies Required travel in the community; valid driver's license and daily access to a reliable car for travel Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred About You continued Candidates with an Occupational Therapy background will require a minimum one year experience working in mental health Candidates with a background in Nutrition will require completion of the Dietitian Internship accredited by the Dietitians of Canada is required Candidates with a Physiotherapy background will require experience working with people with chronic disease in an exercise program or setting. ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Exercise Specialist Certification is preferred Candidates with Nursing background require experience working individually and in group with patients with chronic conditions and require a minimum one year experience working in mental health Candidates with Recreational Therapy background require a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and certification is required with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). A minimum one year experience working in mental health is required Candidates with a Social Work background will require a minimum one year experience working in mental health 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 Shifts may include evenings, weekends & holidays Compensation and Benefits $43.07 - $55.10 hourly 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. 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. ​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.

The Team Leader is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating community health programs and services while providing guidance to clients. They act as a role model and collaborate with inter-professional teams to ensure equitable, timely, and coordinated care.

Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate degree in a relevant health discipline and be a registered member in good standing with their professional college. A minimum of five years of clinical experience, including team leadership and community-based practice, is required.

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Travel insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Defined benefit pension plan

• Problem solvingPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Team leadership
• Community health
• Primary health care
• Patient education
• Chronic disease management
• Health promotion
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Motivational enhancement
• Self-management support
• Adult education
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Coaching
• Diplomacy
• Community development
• Exercise Programs
• Chronic Disease Management
• Chronic Diseases
• Clinical Experience
• American College Of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certification
• Organizational Skills
• Effective Communication
• Valid Driver's License
• Motivational Skills
• Physical Therapy
• Adult Education
• Human Nutrition
• Mental Health
• Management
• Social Work
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
• Community Development
• Community Health
• Integrated Care
• Disabilities
• Disease Prevention
• Occupational Therapy
• French Language
• Leadership
• Healing
• Health Promotion
• Health Risk Assessments
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Nursing
• Patient Education And Counseling
• Population Health
• Primary Health Care
• Recreational Therapy

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Community Health Manager
• Nursing Assistant
• Health Care Assistants
• Nursing Assistants

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 10, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week