Clinical RAI Specialist (Program Admin Officer 3)

Competition # : 50407

Department: Seniors and Long-Term Care

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: ​22-Nov-26 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority, the Department of Health and Wellness, training institutions, long-term care facilities and other sector leaders, we’re committed to continually improving the support system for seniors and those requiring continued and long-term care.

In addition, the department supports the social and economic well-being of older adults ensuring policy formulation and effective decision-making as well as policy coherence across government departments as it relates to aging. The newly formed department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery for Nova Scotia’s senior population. To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.

About Our Opportunity

Do you want to be a part of the exciting work happening at the Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care?

Reporting to the SEAscape Manager as part of the Planning and Accountability division of Seniors and Long-Term Care, the Clinical RAI Specialist, Program Administration Officer 3 is a key contributor to Home Care and Long Term Care client-centered best practice by providing support services which promote clinical health practice through the integration of electronic resident assessment instruments. It is an opportunity as a subject matter expert, to provide expertise and advisory services to department staff and inter-governmental health care stakeholders, to assist and support all Nova Scotia Seniors.

Primary Accountabilities

As the Program Administration Officer 3/Clinical RAI Specialist you will be responsible for delivering training, answering support questions, problem solving, system administration changes, updating operational documentation and other tasks in a team environment. Within a typical day you will also be responsible for:

• Promoting the use of computer technology to effectively manage client information for individual care planning and for overall business decision support.
• The Clinical RAI Specialist significantly influences the on-going development and enhancement of the interRAI Home Care and Long-Term Care applications and ensures that application processes align with provincial operational requirements and policy.
• Reviewing and ensuring procedures are followed and data is entered and completed correctly.
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team the Clinical RAI Specialist, develops and delivers training, and ongoing support for the RAI assessment tools, care planning and clinical documentation; and
• This position is a resource, coach and facilitator to Continuing Care staff and Long-Term Facility staff on issues related to the use of the interRAI suite of assessment tools.
  
  

Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline plus five years related experience is required; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. A Bachelor’s or graduate degree in a health/social science discipline or adult education, and experience in health care (a continuing care setting preferred), would be definite assets.

In addition:

• Experience with the resident assessment instrument (RAI) and knowledge of client centered care and clinical health assessment would be assets.
• Experience supporting or administering software applications or information systems. Strong computer skills, particularly in using
• Microsoft Office applications: Word, PowerPoint and Outlook (or similar) are essential; Excel, Access and Visio would be assets.
• An analytical thinker, good communicator and able to work well in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills will be pivotal in this role as you will need to maintain and forge stakeholder relationships. In addition, effective time management skills will be required. Demonstrated skills in business writing, developing presentations, training, and group facilitation. Must have a positive attitude to changes in business practices and processes.
  
  

Travel and a valid driver’s license is required.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting. You will have daily contact with various internal and external stakeholders. The scope of this role requires strong abilities in multi-tasking, balancing multiple priorities, meeting frequent deadlines, and making time sensitive recommendations.

Additional Information

This is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of November 2, 2028. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.
  
  

Pay Grade: PR 13

Salary Range: $2,805.63 - $3,410.48 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, Persons of African Descent, Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. Where required, candidates must provide proof that they are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].