Courage strengthens our resolve to do what is right for the health and wellness of Nova Scotians. We must, as an organization and as individuals, listen to others, have open and honest conversations, and make difficult decisions. What does courage mean to you?

Is our individual and organizational duty to be answerable to the people we serve and each other. It means our decisions and actions are transparent, based on evidence and focused on positive outcomes. We manage ourselves and our finite resources to ensure an elective and sustainable health and wellness system in Nova Scotia. What does accountability mean to you?

Innovation requires inquisitiveness, focused attention and creative solutions. We welcome and seize opportunities to create value. It is through our pursuit of excellence, individually and collectively, that new ideas and knowledge can emerge to advance health, healing and learning. What does innovation mean to you?

Nova Scotia Health Authority values Integrity. It at the heart of who we are and what we do. In a world that constantly challenges us, our integrity guides us to do what is honest and ethical. What does Integrity mean to you?

Nova Scotia Health Authority values Respect. It underlies our interactions with each other and the people we serve. It insists on caring, compassion and understanding, and embraces our diversity and differences
to foster a positive environment for good health. What does Respect mean to you?