Education & IPAC 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 a Clinical Education & IPAC Coordinator to join our Clinical Services team based in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Reporting to the Regional Director/Manager, LTC, the Clinical Education & IPAC Coordinator, LTC works collaboratively with Regional Operations Teams and Shannex's Clinical Services Team, within assigned portfolio to lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of clinical education and IPAC programs for facilities.  The Coordinator builds capacity among clinical teams by providing education and direction which provisions safe, quality resident care consistent with applicable legislation, nursing regulatory standards, Accreditation standards, evidence-based practices, and Shannex's Vision, Core Values, Guiding Principles, Strategic Directions, and policies and procedures. 

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, vision, and dental benefits plan, including 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

• Cultivates an innovative spirit and is continually seeking new and improved ways to improve clinical practice, quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Supports implementation of evidence-based clinical practices and innovations, including new technologies
• Participates in interprovincial committees/working groups and shares and disseminates knowledge with the Clinical Services Team and broadly with the division, as requested.
• In collaboration with the Clinical Services Team, participates in development, evaluation and revision of clinical policies, procedures, and education consistent with legislation, best practices, and Accreditation standards.
• Organizes and conducts clinical education for quality improvement initiatives implementation.
• Works closely with leaders at LTC Communities and the Clinical Services Team to identify clinical education needs for employees and supports with developing a clinical education plan for roll out.
• Delivers clinical and IPAC training sessions, workshops, and educational programs and monitors effectiveness.
• Conducts audits of mandatory clinical and IPAC education as directed by the Clinical Services Team and supports leaders at LTC Communities with education action plans to address results.
• Serves as the facility contact for clinical student placements by organizing placement schedules, providing clinical orientation and education, and completing any placement documentation
• Participates in the implementation and surveillance of the IPAC Program by conducting regular infectious disease surveillance. Reviews infectious disease surveillance indicator results regularly to monitor trends and ensure the appropriate action is being taken in response to surveillance findings in collaboration with the IPAC Specialist.

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 3 (three) years nursing experience which includes clinical and education in a LTC or retirement living environment
• Experience using clinical outcomes and data to evaluate and guide clinical performance activities
• Completion of post-graduate clinical education and/or certifications (i.e., Gerontology, Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Behavioural Supports, Skin & Wound Care, Infection Prevention & Control [IPAC]) considered an asset
• Gerontological Nurse Certified through the Canadian Nurses Association is considered an asset
• Previous knowledge and experience with InterRAI Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF) Assessments considered an asset

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.