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™.

We are searching for a Clinical Practice and Education Lead, Retirement Living, NS to join our Clinical Practice Team based in Halifax, 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. Extra benefits include:

- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits planincluding 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





- Monitors trends and developments in evidence-based leading clinical practice and works in partnership with operations to support implementation of new and improved practices.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve clinical workflow through improved use of data and electronic platforms.
- Research and make recommendations in relation to innovations in resident care strategies and infection control best practices.
- Encourages and promotes relationships with outside resources/organizations to meet resident and clinical education needs.
- Facilitates clinical education on a regular basis across all operating units. Topics are determined based on priorities established in collaboration with Regional Director of Operations and Director of Clinical Practice
- Identifies opportunities for improvement relating to regulatory requirements, clinical practice policies and other organizational standards.
- Collaborates with Site Leadership and Manager, Clinical Practice to create corrective action plans as needed.
- Collaborates with Clinical Education and Policy Advisor to recommend, coordinate and facilitate clinical education
- Ensures resident safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided.

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

- Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Current registration with appropriate nursing association
- Minimum 10 years nursing experience which includes clinical nursing and administrative experience
- Excellent communication, computer and organizational skills.
- Bilingualism in English and French also considered an asset
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

📌 Clinical Practice and Education Lead, Retirement Living, NS (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality