Senior Director, Clinical Operations & Care Transformation

GEM Health Care Group Limited; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

GEM Health Care Group is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Operations to provide strategic leadership across our Nova Scotia long-term care network. The role emphasizes standardization, quality, and accountability, partnering with site leaders to elevate clinical practice and resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring a master’s degree in a related field, regulatory registration, and 10+ years of multi-site healthcare leadership, guiding transformation and continuous improvement while

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a health-related field is required or strongly preferred.
• Current registration with an applicable professional regulatory body.
• 10+ years of progressively senior leadership experience in healthcare.
• Experience leading multi-site clinical operations and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record in quality improvement and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of clinical policies, procedures, and practice standards across GEM communities.
• Lead governance, audit readiness, risk mitigation, and accreditation processes.
• Drive transformation and continuous improvement with measurable outcomes.
• Partner with site leaders to implement leadership best practices and align priorities.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Change Management

Relationship Building

Quality Improvement

Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Master's degree in Nursing, Health Administration, Health Services Management, Business Administration, or related field

Current registration with an applicable professional regulatory body

Job description

GEM Health Care Group is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Operations to provide strategic leadership across our Nova Scotia long-term care network. The role emphasizes standardization, quality, and accountability, partnering with site leaders to elevate clinical practice and resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring a master’s degree in a related field, regulatory registration, and 10+ years of multi-site healthcare leadership, guiding transformation and continuous improvement while