Aberdeen Regional Hospital Diagnostic Imaging Renewal Project

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

We are looking for Patient and Family Advisors to provide input as active members on the Diagnostic Imaging Renewal Project at Aberdeen Regional Hospital. We are seeking 1-2 community-minded individuals to bring a patient and/or family/caregiver point of view and voice. 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.  

Those selected will have the following qualifications:

• Recent personal or family/caregiver experience with Diagnostic Imaging within the Aberdeen Hospital, Northern Zone 
• Be 18 years of age or older. 
• Can look at issues from more than one point of view. 
• Can share honest points of view in a respectful way. 
• Be reflective of diverse populations and perspectives in our community.
• Interested in making a positive contribution to health care services.
• Previous volunteer experience is an asset.

Additional requirements:

• Sign a confidentiality agreement.
• Have or be willing to obtain a Criminal Background Check.
• Declare any potential conflicts of interest. 
• Be able to commit to attend at least 3 meetings per year. Meetings are typically held during mornings or afternoons Monday to Friday at Aberdeen Regional Hospital or virtually. 
• Be able to commit to a term of the life of the project  

Please Note:

These are volunteer positions. Current Nova Scotia Health employees, Foundation members, Community Health Board members and elected officials are not eligible to apply.

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. 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.