As an organization that has paved a new way forward for regulation in Nova Scotia, being innovative and creative is part of our DNA. We welcome you to learn more about our organization, our culture and our work environment.
Working with Us
The public trusts us to regulate the nursing profession in the public’s interest and we trust our staff to carry out our mandate of public protection. As an organization built on trust, we offer a supportive, professional and collaborative workplace for you to learn and lead.
We are proud of our innovative thinking, along with our commitment to operating in a way that maintain the integrity of the organization and helps to ensure we are being accountable, transparent, agile and relational in everything that we do.
Working with our Team
Our team consists of dedicated staff with backgrounds in law, nursing, business, public relations, information technology, policy development, leadership, finance and customer service. Our team enjoys fostering a respectful environment where every voice is heard.
Working in our Office
Our innovative office space is modeled after the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold Certification Standards that supports the health and well-being of those working in the building. Our office includes bright spaces, high-efficient heating, an abundance of natural light, LED lighting, accessible transportation including an on-site bike storage room and electric vehicle charging station, and a free gym for staff. We believe that when our staff feel their best, they do their best and our office space supports this attitude.
Current Opportunities
Deeply committed to safeguarding the public, the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) ensures that all nurses in Nova Scotia have the education and skills they need to care for people safely, competently, ethically, and compassionately. The NSCN regulates over 19,000 licensed LPNs, RNs and NPs across Nova Scotia on behalf of the public, enabling Nova Scotians to place their full confidence in the nurses who care for them, their families and their communities.
Position Profile
Reporting to the NSCN Board, as the Chief Executive Officer and Registrar, you will work in one of the most complex and dynamic contexts the profession has faced and will be responsible for:
- Bringing strategic vision and regulatory expertise to a complex and dynamic context.
- Leading, inspiring, and empowering a talented and committed team, fostering collaboration and high performance.
- Ensuring effective governance of the nursing profession in collaboration with the Board.
- Making high-profile decisions within a complex and publicly accountable environment.
- Analyzing the need for and facilitating the development of programs, services, legislation, or policies supporting nursing regulation.
- Leading the organization’s strategic and operational planning cycles through environmental scans of legislative and healthcare issues.
- Championing a positive, inclusive workplace culture and advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) within the organization.
- Establishing long-range financial, budgetary, and HR plans for the organization.
- Actively participating in health sector and regulatory networks provincially, regionally, nationally and internationally.
- Developing and maintaining effective relationships with key partners and collaborators.
- Effectively communicating the strategic direction of the organization to the NSCN team and its partners.
- Bringing a deep commitment to the NSCN’s mandate to protect the public in all that you do.
Ideal Candidate Profile
As the ideal candidate, you are an experienced health system leader with an in-depth understanding of the nursing profession and regulatory frameworks as well as deep insights into the current trends and challenges in the nursing profession and public health. An understanding of the national nursing regulatory landscape, and an appreciation for the Atlantic regional regulatory and healthcare context, would each be considered assets.
Highly inclusive, strategic, innovative, and visionary, you excel in leading and motivating diverse teams, overseeing smooth organizational operations, enabling effective board governance, and guiding long-term planning to advance an organization’s mission. Your humble, empowering leadership style fosters a collaborative culture, and your exceptional relationship-building skills enable effective engagement with key partners. Your interpersonal and communication skills facilitate clear, persuasive information delivery and conflict resolution. Committed to ethical leadership, integrity, and transparency, you promote inclusivity and positivity, consistently aligning your actions with organizational values. Above all, you are deeply motivated by the opportunity to play a key leadership role in advancing the quality of care delivered to our communities through effective regulation.
How to Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please apply by clicking "Apply Now" on the button below. For more information or to ask any questions, please contact Alyssa Fleming at afleming@kbrs.ca, Erin MacDonald at emacdonald@kbrs.ca, or Andrea Forbes-Hurley at aforbeshurley@kbrs.ca.
The Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) is committed to creating a diverse environment. Qualified individuals from underrepresented groups who would contribute to the diversification and shared vision of the organization are encouraged to apply and self-identify within their application. NSCN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer representing the communities they support.
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