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Director of Care

2 hours ago

Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada Shannex Full time


Job Description

If compassion, professionalism, and integrity drive you, a rewarding career at Shannex could be your next great move. Our communities are more than places to work — they're places where Great People connect, care, and Lead the Way to Better Living.

We're opening Adeline Hall Enhanced Care in Bedford, Nova Scotia, in June 2026, and we're searching for an experienced and passionate Director of Care to join our opening team.

Why Shannex?

When you join Shannex, you join a community of talented professionals who care deeply about what they do — and about each other. We're proud to offer meaningful work, growth opportunities, and a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference.

Here's what you can look forward to:

  • Comprehensive health & dental benefits (starting immediately)
  • Free 24/7 access to healthcare through our benefits plan
  • RRSP program with 5% employer matching
  • Vacation accrual from day one + travel insurance
  • Free onsite parking
  • Employee discounts through our Perks Program
  • Ongoing education through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
  • Recognition and rewards for safety and service excellence
  • Opportunities to lead innovation in the continuing care sector

What You'll Do

  • Supports, promotes, and evaluates resident care from an allied health perspective, philosophy, goals and objectives to assure the optimum level of wellness for residents.
  • Provides leadership and oversight to all departmental activities to ensure compliance to policies, procedures, and applicable legislation
  • Monitors policy & procedure, accreditation, and regulatory compliance, and communicates changes to same.
  • Establishes and maintains guidelines for staffing to assure optimal resident care.
  • Provides ongoing training and education.
  • Manages the professional development of the team.
  • Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to company policy.
  • Holds regular departmental meetings and team talks.
  • Takes every reasonable precaution in all circumstances to ensure the health and safety of team members 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.
  • Manages the operating budget for designated departments; recommends cost effective use of resources.
  • Lead, mentor and develop direct reports to maximize productivity, job satisfaction, and resident services.
  • Provide leadership and direction to the care/service team by fostering and promoting new initiatives.
  • Provides clinical leadership support to the Community Managers and Allied Health team members as applicable.
  • Provides consultation regarding resident issues and standards of resident care to Community Managers and interdisciplinary team.
  • Recommends and initiates long-range planning strategies for improvement of care delivery services.
  • Develops, implements and revises policies and procedures.
  • Encourages and promotes relationships with ALL stakeholders.
  • Adheres to the Standards of Nursing Practice, Code of Ethics, Registered Nurses Act and Regulations as defined by provincial legislation.
  • Additional related duties as required. 

What You Bring

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

  • A Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent, and are currently registered with the College of Nurses of Nova Scotia.
  • Minimum (5) five years' nursing experience which includes two years' clinical and (3-5) three-five years' administrative experience or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the NS Continuing Care system, policies, program requirements, and governing legislation
  • Master of Nursing considered an asset.
  • Proof of valid CPR/First Aide Certification required. 
  • Ability to effectively plan, direct and coordinate resident care services with the needs of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and performance manage others
  • Ability to understand basic financial and accounting principles to make sound decisions. Includes skills such as budgeting, understanding and interpreting financial statements, forecasting, understanding revenue and funding models.
  • A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services, and care.

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today

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.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.