Regional Director
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Job Description
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Shannex is looking for a compassionate professional leader to join our team!
If you take pride in being compassionate honest professional and safe consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than just 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 Regional Director to lead our team across the Dartmouth region of Nova Scotia. This role is Permanent Fulltime andwill oversee three (3) of the Enhanced Care Nursing Homes including Bissett Court Glasgow Hall and Opal Ridge Hall.
The Regional Director reports directly to the Vice President of Operations for Enhanced Care Nova Scotia and is responsible for enhancing operational clinical and financial processes promoting a quality improvement culture and creating engagement and people strategies that motivate teams to provide an exceptional quality of care for all residents.
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 youve made a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
- Competitive compensation package for seniorlevel leadership
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- 24/7 virtual healthcare access at no extra cost
- RRSP program with employer matching
- Immediate vacation accrual and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of vendor discounts through our WorkPerks program
- Ongoing education and training through Shannexs Centre of Excellence
- Opportunity to be a part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
As a Regional Director you will play a crucial role in leading the regional teamincluding Site Managers Nursing Managers and other key leadersto plan coordinate and implement operational strategies which advance the organizations Strategic Plan and uphold Shannexs Philosophy of Service ensuring the highest standards of resident care. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the internal Project Team toward the opening of a new 144bed licensed nursing home in Dartmouth NS fall 2025.
- Contributing as a strategic leader and a key member of the divisional Senior Management Team.
- Leading and supporting the regional team to plan implement evaluate and action key performance indicators for all areas of operating performance.
- Building and maintaining relationships with teams across all facilities including union partnerships.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory compliances and organizational policies and best practices.
- Establishing and maintaining an effective organizational structure ensuring clear responsibility and accountability.
- Responding to and implementing recommendations from Shannexs quality program and regulatory inspection reports.
- Proactively identifying business risks and taking timely action to mitigate.
- Promoting resident safety by ensuring teams follow standard operational procedures safe work practices and complete all required training.
- Ensuring clinical resources are utilized efficiently and effectively.
- Leading key internal and external stakeholder relationships for the region ensuring excellent communication and collaboration across all homes.
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement collaboration and accountability you bring:
- Relevant university degree in health science/service/administration or business
- Experience in a leadership role with longterm care or another regulated healthcare environment.
- A minimum of 10 years of leadership experience including people management experience
- A Masters degree in Nursing Health Administration or a related field is an asset
- Experience in government and labour relations in regulated operating environments.
- Strong leadership skills with proven problemsolving communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to deliver financial stewardship for operational cost centres
- A serviceminded resultsoriented attitude with a passion for healthcare and senior care
- A high level of initiative attention to detail and adaptability
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 industryleading 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.
If youre 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
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
