Managers in Health Care
(NOC 0311)
in All ManagementManagers in health care oversee the delivery of health care services like diagnosis and treatment, nursing and therapy, within institutions, and in other settings, that provide health care services. Healthcare managers are responsible for creating and maintaining healthcare standards; monitoring healthcare quality; and planning and controlling budgets. They work for hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes and other health care organizations. Managers in health care specialize in administering specific health care services like dietetics, clinical medicine, laboratory medicine, nursing, physiotherapy or surgery.
Job Outlook
Good
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Compared to: All Management
The employment outlook over the next few years for this occupational group is “good”, which indicates the chances of a qualified individual finding work is better than average when compared to other occupations in Nova Scotia. This is a fairly large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities occur fairly regularly. The number employed in this occupation is expected to remain largely the same over the next few years. With a large percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to be a key contributor to employment opportunities over the coming years. Managers in Health Care most commonly work full-time hours.
The median employment income for 79% of Managers in Health Care who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $88,134. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
$25.00
Minimum$43.27
Median$56.41
MaximumAnnual Pay
$38,295
Minimum$83,901
Median$113,578
MaximumCompared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$16.70
Minimum$45.17
Median$58.17
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,632
Minimum$55,002
Median$124,014
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Managers in health care oversee the delivery of health care services like diagnosis and treatment, nursing and therapy, within institutions, and in other settings, that provide health care services. Healthcare managers are responsible for creating and maintaining healthcare standards; monitoring healthcare quality; and planning and controlling budgets. They work for hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes and other health care organizations. Managers in health care specialize in administering specific health care services like dietetics, clinical medicine, laboratory medicine, nursing, physiotherapy or surgery.
Job duties
Managers in health care:
- Oversee the delivery of health care services within a department of a health care institution, or in other settings where health care services are provided.
- Consult with boards of directors and senior managers to create and maintain standards for health care services.
- Develop evaluation systems to monitor the quality of health care given to patients.
- Monitor the use of diagnostic services, in-patient beds and facilities to ensure effective use of resources.
- Create and implement plans for new programs, special projects, new material and equipment purchases and future staffing levels in their department or organization.
- Plan and control departmental or organization budget.
- Represent the department or organization at meetings with government officials, the public, the media and other organizations.
- Supervise health care supervisors and professionals.
- Recruit health care staff of the department or organization.
Sample job titles
- chief of emergency medicine
- chief of medicine
- chief of pediatrics
- chief of staff - hospital
- chief of surgery
- clinical services manager
- dental health services administrator
- director of audiology and speech language pathology
- director of clinical medicine
- director of laboratory medicine
- director of psychology
- mental health residential care program manager
- nursing unit administrator
- pharmacy director
Skills
You need determination, confidence, and good managerial skills. You must have the ability to organize, negotiate, motivate, and communicate. You must be able to work well under pressure and make difficult decisions quickly. Good judgement and leadership skills are essential. You should also be capable of cooperating and collaborating with others.
Job requirements
- Administrators of departments like surgery, clinical medicine or laboratory medicine are usually required to have the education and training of a specialist physician.
- Administrators of other departments like nursing, dietetics or physiotherapy, are usually required to have the education and training of the medical professionals in that department.
- Certification in the relevant profession is needed.
Other considerations
Several years of experience in the related profession, including supervisory experience, are usually needed. There is little or no movement between departments in different medical specializations. Movement to senior management positions in health care services is possible with experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Management
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
Cape Breton
Annapolis Valley
North Shore
Southern
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
What is the age of Employment?
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
65+
Compared to: All Management
45-54
35-44
55-64
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
Bachelor
$85,459 median annual incomeMaster
$94,573 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$65,110 median annual incomeApprenticeship
$44,754 median annual incomeHigh school
$61,971 median annual incomeCompared to: All Management
Bachelor
$71,875 median annual incomeHigh school
$42,294 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$50,256 median annual incomeMaster
$93,261 median annual incomeApprenticeship
$44,396 median annual incomeEducation & training
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University ProgramThese programs focus on the systematic analysis of public policy issues related to domestic and international health and health care systems. They include courses in contemporary health issues and policies, politics and economics of health care delivery, epidemiology, public health, comparative and global health, medical law and ethics, statistical methods, and applications to specific public policy topics.
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Institutions providing this program
Sydney, NS
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Medical Informatics
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Medicine (MD)
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BScN, MScN)
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Institutions providing this program
Sydney, NS
Organizational Leadership
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