Director of Care

Njoyn; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate 'Director of Care' to join its new team in Dartmouth. This role entails overseeing resident care practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading a team to enhance care delivery. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Nursing and extensive experience in clinical settings. The position offers meaningful benefits including a comprehensive health plan, support for continuing education, and opportunities for sector innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Life and travel insurance

Free virtual healthcare access

RRSP program with employer matching

Vacation accrual beginning immediately

Free onsite parking

Access to discounts through WorkPerks program

Opportunities for continuing education

Recognition for service excellence

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in clinical and administrative settings.
• Registered with the College of Nurses of Nova Scotia.
• Ability to coordinate resident care effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supports resident care from an allied health perspective.
• Monitors compliance and communicates changes.
• Manages operating budget and staffing guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

In anticipation to open in the Fall of 2025, we are searching for a Director of Careto join our new Opal Ridgeteam based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Supports, promotes, and evaluates resident care from an allied health perspective, philosophy, goals and objectives to assure the optimum level of wellness for residents.
• Monitors policy & procedure, accreditation, and regulatory compliance, and communicates changes to same.
• Establishes and maintains guidelines for staffing to assure optimal resident care.
• Provides consultation regarding resident issues and standards of resident care to Community Managers and interdisciplinary team.
• Recommends and initiates long-range planning strategies for improvement of care delivery services.
• Develops, implements, and revises policies and procedures.
• Manages the operating budget for designated departments; recommends cost effective use of resources.
• Encourages and promotes relationships with ALL stakeholders.
• Adheres to the Standards of Nursing Practice, Code of Ethics, Registered Nurses Act and Regulations as defined by provincial legislation.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent, and are currently registered with the College of Nurses of Nova Scotia.
• You have worked in clinical and administrative environment for at least 10 years.
• Ability to effectively plan, direct and coordinate resident care services with the needs of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and performance manage others
• Consistently demonstrates excellence in customer service to all stakeholders
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services, and care.

About Us

It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For more than three decades, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Care at Home team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.