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General Interest Pool- Become a Patient Family Advisor on a Committee or working group in the future

Thank you for your interest to join one of our teams as a Patient Family Advisor.

Our health care system learns from your experience. Help us shape the future

Nova Scotia Health has made a commitment to involve patients and families in establishing priorities and making decisions that matter to them and impact their lives, our community and the sustainability of our health care system.

You might choose to fill out this form to express your interest to become a volunteer Patient Family Advisor. When opportunities come available, we will reach out to you directly! 

No special knowledge or skills are needed. The ideal person is someone who can use their experience as a patient or family/caregiver to help shape the care we provide.

You might like this role on one of our committees if:

  • You can talk about your experience to help us make improvements for all Nova Scotian cancer patients.
  • You can share honest points of view in a respectful way.
  • You are interested to work in a collaborative committee environment.
  • You are interested in making a positive contribution to health care services.
  • You are interested in volunteer work. 

Those selected will need to:

  • Be a person with recent personal or family/caregiver experience with the Cancer Care Program. (cancer screening, treatment, survivorship)
  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Sign a confidentiality agreement.
  • Be willing to obtain a Criminal Record Check. (no cost to you)
  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Be able to commit to attend meetings typically during business hours.

Once you fill out the form below, a member of the cancer care team will reach out to you. 

Please Note: These are volunteer positions. Current NS Health employees, Hospital Foundation members, Community Health Board members, and elected officials are not eligible to apply. NS 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. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

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How would you describe your experience with the cancer system in Nova Scotia?

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Your personal knowledge and experience with the cancer system is valuable to help us make patient centred improvements. 

You may be involved in conversations of a sensitive nature that remind you of your experience. You may be asked to share your experience so health providers can understand a patient’s point of view. 

Do you believe you are ready to reflect on and share your experience in a broad manner to improve cancer care for all Nova Scotians?

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Have you volunteered as a Patient Family Advisor in the past?

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Many Cancer Care Program meetings are Monday-Friday during business hours. 

Most are held virtually (Zoom or Teams) with occasional in person meetings. 

Are you able to attend meetings during these times?  


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We wish to have diverse representation from across the province to understand the needs of all Nova Scotians. Does your experience represent a diverse or underrepresented community? You do not have to self-identify.

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How did you hear about this Patient Family Advisor opportunity?