Clinical Services Partner, Long-term Care

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 Services Partner, Long-Term Care (LTC) **to join our Clinical Services Team based in **Colchester/Cumberland, 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
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (with employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
- 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**
- Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Services, LTC, the Clinical Services Partner, LTC works collaboratively with Shannex’s Clinical Services Team, Regional Teams, and LTC Communities within assigned portfolio to provide quality resident care.
- Conducts routine clinical and infection prevention and control audits at LTC Communities within assigned portfolio to validate compliance with regulatory requirements, Accreditation standards, evidence-based practices, and Shannex’s Vision, Core Values, Guiding Principles, Strategic Directions, and policies and procedures.
- Monitors and analyzes findings and trends related to regulatory requirements, quality indicators, and clinical outcomes and identifies opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborates with LTC Communities, Regional Team, and Manager, Clinical Services, LTC to create, monitor, and evaluate Quality Action Plans, where required.
- Works closely with leaders at LTC Communities to identify clinical education needs for employees and supports with developing a clinical education plan for roll out.
- Cultivates an innovative spirit, continually seeking new and improved ways to improve clinical practice, quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Participates in development, evaluation and revision of clinical policies, procedures, and education.
- Leads/co-leads assigned clinical program(s) and clinical program committee(s) at organizational level.
- Researches and makes recommendations in leading evidence-based clinical practices and innovations.
- Participates in interprovincial committees/working groups and shares and disseminates knowledge with the Clinical Services Team and broadly with the organization, as requested.

**About You**

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

- Practical Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Current registration or eligibility to be registered with appropriate nursing regulatory body
- Minimum five (5) years nursing experience which includes clinical, administrative, and leadership experience in an LTC or retirement living environment
- Master of Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing considered an asset
- Completion of post-graduate clinical education and/or certifications considered an asset
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

**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 35 years, 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, and a home care division of 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._