If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider a rewarding career as a Director of Resident Care with Shannex. This is an opportunity to lead clinical and care services within one of our communities while making a meaningful impact on the lives of residents, families, and team members every day.
We are preparing to open DePaul Hall Enhanced Care in Bedford, Nova Scotia, in October 2026 and are seeking an experienced and passionate leader to join our opening team.
As a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Resident Care is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for resident care services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, resident-centered care. You will work collaboratively with community leadership, interdisciplinary teams, residents, and families to foster a culture of clinical excellence, continuous improvement, and service excellence.
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 in an environment where integrity, teamwork, and safety are at the heart of everything we do.
Additional benefits include:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare, including mental health services, 24/7 through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching)
- Vacation accrual beginning immediately
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to participate in innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
- Provide leadership and oversight for resident care services, ensuring high-quality, resident-centered care that promotes wellness, dignity, and quality of life
- Lead and support clinical and allied health teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, accreditation standards, professional practice requirements, and applicable legislation
- Develop staffing plans and workforce strategies that support safe, effective care delivery
- Provide coaching, mentorship, education, and professional development opportunities for team members
- Support Community Managers and interdisciplinary teams through clinical consultation, guidance, and problem-solving
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and recommend strategies to enhance care delivery and resident outcomes
- Manage departmental budgets and resources to support operational effectiveness and quality care
- Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, families, physicians, community partners, and other stakeholders
- Monitor emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements to ensure ongoing excellence in care delivery
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability, you bring:
- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent nursing degree
- Current registration in good standing with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
- Minimum five years of nursing experience, including clinical leadership and progressive management experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Nova Scotia continuing care system, legislation, standards, and regulatory requirements
- Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and change management skills
- Ability to effectively plan, direct, and coordinate resident care services within a complex operating environment
- Sound financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource management
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification
Asset Qualifications:
- Master of Nursing or other related graduate degree
- Experience in long-term care, seniors living, or continuing care environments
