Managers in Health Care
(NOC 0311)
in All ManagementManagers in health care plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of health care services, such as diagnosis and treatment, nursing and therapy, within institutions, and in other settings, that provide health care services. Healthcare managers are responsible for maintaining and establishing healthcare standards; monitoring healthcare quality; and planning and controlling budgets. They are employed in hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes and other health care organizations.
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 moderate sized occupation in Nova Scotia so some job opportunities may occur through turnover. The number employed in this occupation is expected to grow moderately over the next few years, which will likely provide some additional opportunities for employment. 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. Furthermore, the jobs are typically permanent positions.
The median employment income for 81% 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$43.96
Median$57.69
MaximumAnnual Pay
$38,295
Minimum$83,901
Median$113,578
MaximumCompared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$15.77
Minimum$34.97
Median$57.69
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,632
Minimum$55,002
Median$124,014
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Managers in health care plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of health care services, such as diagnosis and treatment, nursing and therapy, within institutions, and in other settings, that provide health care services. Healthcare managers are responsible for maintaining and establishing healthcare standards; monitoring healthcare quality; and planning and controlling budgets. They are employed in hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes and other health care organizations.
Job duties
Managers in health care perform some or all of the following duties:
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate 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 maintain and establish standards for the provision of 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.
- Develop and implement plans for new programs, special projects, new material and equipment acquisitions and future staffing levels in their department or establishment.
- Plan and control departmental or establishment budget.
- Represent the department or establishment 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 establishment.
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
To work in these fields, 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 such as surgery, clinical medicine or laboratory medicine are usually required to have the education and training of a specialist physician.
- Administrators of other departments, such as 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 required.
Other considerations
Several years of experience in the relevant profession, including supervisory experience, are usually required. There is little or no mobility between departments in different medical specializations. Progression 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
Northern
Southern
Compared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
Northern
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Health Care and Social Assistance
Other Services
Other Industries
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's degree
$85,459 median annual incomeDoctorate
N/ACollege certificate or diploma
$65,110 median annual incomeTrades certificate
$44,754 median annual incomeHigh school
$61,971 median annual incomeCompared to: All Management
Bachelor's degree
$66,107 median annual incomeHigh school
$37,496 median annual incomeCollege certificate or diploma
$45,432 median annual incomeMaster's degree
$81,234 median annual incomeTrades certificate
$41,701 median annual incomeEducation & training
Business/commerce - General
This program may be offered at the college, trades, or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and non-profit public and private institutions and agencies. The program prepares individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
6350 Coburg Road
Halifax, NS B3H 2A1
(902) 422-1271
Siège Social: 1695, Route 1
Pointe-de-l'Église, NS B0W 1M0
(902) 769-2114
923 Robie Street
Halifax, NS B3H 3C3
(902) 420-5400
PO Box 5300 1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1P 6L2
(888) 959-9995
Health/health care administration/management
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. These programs include courses in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health laws and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
Medical informatics
This program may be offered at the college, trades, or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that focuses on the application of computer science and software engineering to medical research and clinical information technology support, and the development of advanced imaging, database, and decision systems. These programs include courses in computer science, health information systems architecture, medical knowledge structures, medical language and image processing, quantitative medical decision modelling, imaging techniques, electronic medical records, medical research systems, clinical decision support, and informatics aspects of specific research and practice problems.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
Medicine (MD)
This program is typically offered by a university school of medicine.This instructional program class includes any program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of medicine, involving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses, injuries, and other disorders of the human body. These programs include courses in the basic medical sciences, clinical medicine, examination and diagnosis, patient communications, medical ethics and laws, professional standards, and rotations in specialties such as internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, neurology, ophthalmology, radiology, clinical pathology, anesthesiology, family medicine, and psychiatry.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
Nursing administration (MScN, MSc, PhD)
This program is typically offered at the university graduate level (Masters, PhD)This instructional program class includes any program that prepares registered nurses to manage nursing personnel and services in hospitals and other health care delivery agencies. These programs include courses in principles of health care administration, resource and financial management, health care law and policy, medical personnel management, and managed care operations.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
Nursing/registered nurse (RN, ASN, BScN, MScN)
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirm, or other individuals or groups. These programs include courses in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
(902) 867-2219
PO Box 5300 1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1P 6L2
(888) 959-9995
Organizational leadership
This program is typically offered at the college or university level.This instructional program class includes any program that focuses on leadership skills that can be applied to a business, government, non-profit, or educational setting. These programs include courses in organizational planning, dynamics of leadership, finance, team building, conflict resolution and mediation, communication and other management skills.
Institutions providing this program
Office of the Registrar
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
(902) 494-2450
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
(902) 867-2219
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