Become a member of the GEM family! We offer an inclusive and welcoming work environment with competitive benefits, a generous vacation plan and plenty of learning opportunities. At GEM we strive to provide the best care, service, and quality of life for our residents in a safe, dignified, home-like environment.

The Nursing Service Manager - LPN is accountable for the organization, management and leadership of the nursing department.. Through the use of their leadership skills, management tools, and understanding of the decision making process, the Nursing Service Manager guides the nursing staff to achieve area specific goals that are consistent with the nursing standards, the mission statement, values and the strategic plan of GEM Health Care Group.

Facility: Yarmouth Heights, Yarmouth, NS

Responsibilities:

- Training and onboarding staff
- Assist with administration of performance standards and evaluations for CCA’s and LPN’s.
- Assist with disciplining and investigating complaints
- Promotes an setting that prioritizes safety for staff, residents and visitors
- Promotes cooperation among departments
- Auditing of resident file scanning, updating, and confidentiality
- Provides guidance to all departments
- Ensures all Nursing department staff are abiding by policies, standards and guidelines
- Review, develop, revise, and implement policies and procedures
- Participation in committees, resident, and family council meetings
- Coordination of resident care,



while also using audit data to develop and recommend ways to improve resident care
- Organizes resident care conferences
- Generating and presenting reports
- Coordinates resident admission, discharges, and transfers
- Assessment administration
- Resident appointments administration
- Staff compliance with policies and procedures
- Department goal development
- Liaison with external regulatory bodies
- Infection Control administration

Qualifications:

- Successful completion of Practical Nursing Program
- Current Registration from the Nova Scotia College of Nurses as Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
- Current standard First-Aid and CPR certification
- Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role in a continuing care setting is an asset
- Knowledge and experience in Occupational Health and Safety, Quality Management and/or Infection Control is an asset
- Clear criminal record and vulnerable sectors check
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience
- Minimum 2 years management experience is an asset
- Experience in teaching or facilitating adult education is an asset

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Amherst, NS B4H 3C9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- LPN or RN License (required)
- CPR Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

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