Supervisor - Clinical Laboratory

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Req ID: 220151

Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital

Department: PLM Clinical Laboratory DGH

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

MGMT/NON-Union Management/Non UnionPosition

Posting Closing Date: 16-Jun-26

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About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Laboratory Technical Supervisor is responsible for the efficient, timely, cost effective, and high-quality service at the following locations: Blood Collection (Dartmouth General, Dartmouth Drive Thru, Woodlawn, Nova Scotia Hospital, Belmont),Dartmouth General Clinical Laboratory which includes Chemistry and Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, POCT, Anatomical Pathology and other testing referrals to the QEII. In collaboration with the Technical Manager and Service Chiefs the Technical Supervisor:

• Ensures the provision of rapid, accurate test results to healthcare providers by effectively deploying and supporting the technical and administrative staff
• Ensures that equipment and precision instruments used in the division are properly serviced and maintained.
• Ensures there are sufficient and appropriate materials available for the performance of tests.
• Ensures high standards of technical and safety procedures by constant evaluation and monitoring.
• Supports and coordinates recruitment, training, performance evaluations and management.
• Coordinates the availability of resources for implementation and ongoing evaluation of approved new tests, procedures, and equipment.
• Consults with, collaborates, and responds to patients, healthcare providers, hospitals, nursing units and other internal and external clients regarding delivery of services.
• Informs decisions about the most efficient use of financial, human and material resources while meeting operational needs and working within the appropriate policies and financial budgets.
• Participates in short- and long-term planning for area(s) of responsibility, including planning for new, revised or expanded service.
• Makes objective and respectful decisions consistent with policies, standards and objectives of the laboratory in an environment that involves consideration of patient safety, future needs of the organization and best use of human and material resources.
• Demonstrates good stewardship in the identification, reporting & mitigation of unsafe Acts or conditions

About You

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

• Graduate of an approved program in Medical Laboratory Science or MSc. in discipline
• Must be licensed with NSRMLS
• Certification with CSMLS is required
• Medical Laboratory Technologist with four (4) years progressively more responsible experience in a laboratory, plus completion of a management program or commitment to successfully complete a management program in three years and/or a combination of education, training and progressively more responsible experience
• Previous management experience and direct supervision of staff and/or multiple departments in a laboratory setting is strongly preferred
• Technical expertise in multiple disciplines/services an asset
• Demonstrates leadership capabilities Excellent organization and decision-making skills
• Effective and respectful communication and interpersonal skills are essential
• Knowledge of management systems and accreditation requirements
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of Cerner Laboratory Information System (LIS) as related to the function of the section(s) is preferred
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly.

Compensation And Benefits

$39.29 - $52.21 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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000.

This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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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