Manager, Transitional Health (Nursing)

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate honest professional and safety-focused consider a rewarding career with our West Bedford Transitional Health team. Here youll play a key role in redefining how patients transition safely and confidently from hospital care to their homes and communities.

We are searching for a Full-timeManager of Transitional Servicesto join ourWest BedfordTransitional Healthteam based inWest Bedford Nova Scotia.

Through an innovative partnership with Nova Scotia Health (NSH) Shannex proudly operates the provinces first transitional health facility in West Bedford. This facility provides specialized care for NSH patients in the central zone who no longer require acute hospital care but need additional care to safely return home or transition back into their community. Our team is committed to dignity safety and clinical excellence in every interaction.

The Manager of Transitional Services will lead the operations of assigned inpatient units ensuring high-quality patient-centered care that promotes independence functional recovery and timely discharge. This position plays a key role in improving patient flow reducing length of stay and enhancing overall patient experience.

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 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)
• 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 Shannexs 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

• Leads and supports a respectful inclusive and accountable team culture
• Oversees recruitment onboarding coaching and performance management
• Provides clinical leadership to nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams
• Advances the transitional health model through innovation and continuous improvement
• Leads quality improvement risk management and infection control initiatives
• Manages policies procedures and the operating budget to ensure safe and efficient care
• Collaborates with acute care partners to support timely admissions and safe discharges
• Monitors EDDs length of stay readmissions and discharge to home outcomes
• Champions a Home First philosophy

About You

You are a collaborative healthcare leader with a passion for quality care and system improvement and you bring:

• Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia
• Minimum five (5) years of nursing experience including leadership responsibilities
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage performance
• Understanding of budgeting and basic financial principles
• Ability to complete a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check

Assets:

• Master of Nursing
• French/English bilingualism
• Experience leading in an inpatient or unionized healthcare environment with a focus on care transitions and Home First principles

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

Great People is a core value at Shannex grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity diversity inclusion and belonging and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario our team members help build communities that support connection wellbeing and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced addition Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.