Education Coordinator

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 an Education Coordinator to join our Arborstone Enhanced Care 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. Additional benefits include:

- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- RRSP program (5% employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- E mployee discounts on select apparel, fitness, and retail partners through our Perks Program
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiative
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity
- Plans and develops education, training programs and orientation programs for new staff, including preparation, facilitation and follow-up
- Evaluates programs; performs research on relevant topics, develops and/or revises modules and presentation materials as appropriate.
- Presents education sessions to groups and/or individuals as appropriate.
- Identifies training and staff development requirements by conducting needs assessments and by consulting with internal and external personnel.
- Evaluates competencies of CCA’s/LPNS/RNs as required for orientation and on an ongoing basis.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the training and development program and implements necessary modifications.
- Takes every precaution that is reasonable in the circumstances to ensure the health and safety of employees and all others in the workplace, including but not limited to, providing supervision, training, information, and equipment needed for employees to do their job safely.
- Contracts with outside consultants to provide specialized training and or to gain information an insight on best practices for the delivery of services.
- Networks with the greater health care community to ensure Shannex keeps abreast of new and growing opportunities within the division.

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 the provincial College of Registered Nurses;
- Minimum five years nursing experience
- CPR Certified and First Aid Certification is preferred
- Certification or diploma in Adult Education;
- Specialized courses such as: Foot Care, Palliative Care, Venipuncture;
- Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementia Care course completion;
- Previous supervisory / leadership experience in a health service or seniors living environment.

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, Milestone Communities, and Care at Home team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

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.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our company policy requires all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19.