Behavioural Interventionist, Transitional Health

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. 

With the anticipation of opening a new building in March 2026, we are searching for a Behavioural Interventionist to join our Shannex Transitional Health Services Limited team providing transitional care services at West Bedford Transitional Health in West Bedford, 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 patients. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire for all staff with a 0.40 FTE and higher)
• 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

• Create transition plans for patients coming from Acute Care or other Long-Term Care settings;
• Collaborate with the Behavioural Support Team to develop behavioural support plans for patients with complex behavioural concerns;
• Collaborate with external Care providers;
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data collected to help guide strategies;
• Support Staff and families to understand behaviours;
• Support staff to implement strategies to address complex behaviours;
• Provide staff education;
• Assess and monitor the effectiveness of strategies employed, revise as necessary; and
• Some travel within Nova Scotia will be required as part of this position.

About You

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

• A bachelor's degree in Psychology with a focus on Behaviour Intervention, Advanced Diploma in Behaviour Intervention, and/or Degree in Applied Behavioural Analysis;
• Experience in developing behavioural strategic interventions for a geriatric population;
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based standards and practices for behavioral intervention for a Geriatric Population;
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check upon hire
• First Aid, CPR, PIECES and Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) training are considered an asset;
• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check upon hire

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.