Health Services Manager

Job Description

<p>Job Description<br>If compassion, professionalism, and integrity drive you, a rewarding career at<br>Shannex<br>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.</p><p>We're opening<br>Adeline Hall Enhanced Care<br>in Bedford, Nova Scotia, in June 2026, and we're searching for an experienced and passionate<br>Health Services Manager<br>to join our opening team.</p><p>Why Shannex?<br>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.</p><p>Here's What You Can Look Forward To</p><ul><li>Comprehensive health & dental benefits (starting immediately)</li><li>Free 24/7 access to healthcare through our benefits plan</li><li>RRSP program with 5% employer matching</li><li>Vacation accrual from day one + travel insurance</li><li>Free onsite parking</li><li>Employee discounts through our Perks Program</li><li>Ongoing education through Shannex's Centre of Excellence</li><li>Recognition and rewards for safety and service excellence</li><li>Opportunities to lead innovation in the continuing care sector</li></ul><p>What You'll Do<br>As the Health Services Manager, you'll provide strong clinical and operational leadership to ensure residents receive exceptional, client-centered care. You'll:</p><ul><li>Lead and promote a Client-Directed philosophy, ensuring every decision puts residents first</li><li>Oversee the electronic client documentation system and ensure quality standards are met</li><li>Build trusted partnerships with residents and families through open communication</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements</li><li>Lead, mentor, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional care and service</li><li>Collaborate on assessments, care planning, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives</li><li>Manage human resources activities, policy implementation, and operational efficiency</li><li>Step in to support clinical staff as needed to maintain seamless care delivery</li></ul><p>What You Bring</p><ul><li>A clinical background with relevant education and credentials (e.g., Nursing, Allied Health, or another regulated healthcare discipline)</li><li>Active registration and good standing with the appropriate Nova Scotia regulatory body</li><li>Minimum 5 years of clinical experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role</li><li>Proven ability to lead with empathy, integrity, and accountability</li><li>Strong understanding of supervision, healthcare operations, and best practices in care delivery</li><li>Knowledge of applicable regulations, collective agreements, and sector standards</li><li>A collaborative, innovative mindset and passion for continuous improvement</li></ul><p>About Us<br>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 .</p><p>If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today<br><em>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.</em><br>All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.</p><p>Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</p>