Job Number: J1124-0078 Job Title: Site Manager Job Category: Operations Management Job Type: Permanent Full Time Date Posted: November 6, 2024 Closing Date: December 6, 2024 Work Location: Kiknu Number of Positions: 1
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Kiknu, meaning "our home" in Mi'kmaq, is Nova Scotia's first long term care home on a First Nation community. A residents-first approach to care and service will ensure Kiknu is supporting independence, promoting dignity, and placing value on the choices for how elders want to live their lives.

Shannex acts as the operating partner alongside the First Nations community of Eskasoni in the operation of this new home. Together, we will ensure the community delivers exceptional service and care while honouring Mi'kmaw culture, values, and traditions.

We are searching for a Site Manager – Permanent Full Time to join our Kiknu team based in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who will make Kiknu a great place to live, work and visit. And at the end of every day, you will know you have made a measured difference in the lives of elders. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time 0.5 FTE and greater & full-time staff) 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
• Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan (8.7% Kiknu matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our Work Perks 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

As part of a professional clinical team, this unique opportunity is ideal for a seasoned Nurse Manager who would like to work in a rapidly growing organization to deliver a comprehensive clinical service plan to our residents and staff. As the successful candidate you will:

• Direct, promote and evaluate resident care and nursing standards, philosophy, goals and objectives to assure the optimum level of wellness for our residents and team lead our interdisciplinary staff.
• Provides consultation regarding resident issues and standards of resident care to nursing personnel and interdisciplinary team.
• Establish and maintain guidelines for staffing to assure optimal resident care.
• Recommend and initiate long-range planning strategies for improvement of health care delivery services.
• Monitors accreditation and regulatory criteria to maintain compliance; assures compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate staff, which includes performance evaluation, training, disciplinary procedures, work assignments, and administers personnel policies and procedures.
• Manage the operating budget for the clinical departments; recommends cost effective use of resources.
• Encourage and promotes relationships with outside resources/organizations to meet resident and community needs.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain credentials and increase expertise and knowledge in professional clinical nursing and administration.

About You

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

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Masters preferred, current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia
• A minimum of 10 years nursing experience; with supervisory/management experience
• A service minded, results oriented, and positive towards change and innovation..
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

About Us

A new long term care home for elders located on the Eskasoni First Nation. Kiknu envisions being a trailblazing Indigenous long term care home, fostering cultural revitalization, holistic care, and community empowerment. We strive to create a loving environment where Indigenous elders and residents thrive, embracing their heritage, respected for their wisdom, cared for with dignity and surrounded by love.

Shannex is a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario.

If you are ready to join our team, apply today!

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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