Job Number: J0225-1400 Job Title: Site Manager Job Category: Operations Management Job Type: Permanent Full Time Number of Positions: 1
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Shannex Incorporated has been in business since 1988 and is a leader in seniors' accommodation, service and care, providing home care, retirement living, assisted living, memory care and nursing home care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario.

Shannex is a leading and innovative provider of senior's accommodation, care and service in the Maritimes. Shannex is an expanding organization that currently employs over 4,300 people. We are on an exciting path of continued growth that will offer outstanding living choices, improved services and exceptional careers.

We are pleased to offer the following exciting new opportunity:

Site Manager - Full Time

Located at Bissett Court, in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and reporting to the Regional Director of Operations, as part of a professional clinical Team, the Site Manager will plan, administer and evaluate the resident care programs in the facility, provide leadership in the interdisciplinary setting and act as the site manager. 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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Directs, promotes and evaluates resident care and nursing standards, philosophy, goals and objectives to assure the optimum level of wellness for residents.
• Provides consultation regarding resident issues and standards of resident care to nursing personnel and interdisciplinary team.
• Establishes and maintains guidelines for staffing to assure optimal resident care.
• Recommends and initiates long-range planning strategies for improvement of health care delivery services.
• Monitors accreditation and regulatory criteria to maintain compliance; assures compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate staff, which includes performance evaluation, training, disciplinary procedures, work assignments, and administers personnel policies and procedures.
• Manages the operating budget for the clinical departments; recommends cost effective use of resources.
• Encourages and promotes relationships with outside resources/organizations to meet resident and community needs.
• Participates in continuing education to maintain credentials and increase expertise and knowledge in professional clinical nursing and administration.
• Takes every precaution that is reasonable in the circumstances to ensure the health and safety of employees and all others in the workplace, including but not limited to, providing supervision, training, information, and equipment needed for employees to do their job safely.

Requirements Include:

You will have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Masters preferred, current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia and a minimum of 10 years nursing experience. You will be service minded, results oriented, and positive towards change and innovation. You will be a team player who works collaboratively to deliver results and also have the ability to work autonomously. In addition, you will have:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, trends and practice.
• Knowledge of the principals of supervision, organization and administration.
• Knowledge of operational and personnel rules and regulations, collective agreements and regulations governing long term care.
• Above average communication and documentation skills.
• Proficient with computer programs

In addition you will demonstrate the Shannex Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Service Excellence- You are dependable, and consistently deliver high quality, professional service with an outstanding and positive attitude;
• Teamwork- You work collaboratively and actively as part of the multi-disciplinary team to achieve desired results;
• Effective Communication- You communicate clearly and openly with residents, families, team members and supervisors in a timely and positive manner;
• Quality Improvement- You continuously look for ways to improve operations and the services we offer to benefit residents, employees and the community;
• Safety Focus- You understand you are responsible for safety and are committed to preventing injuries in the workplace;
• Achieving Results- You are committed to doing your best work and deliver results that support the organization's goals;
• Financial Acumen- You demonstrate fiscal responsibility by effectively planning and utilizing financial resources to accomplish organizational objectives;
• Decision Making- You use a structured, informed and evidence-based approach to decision making;
• Managing Your Team- You effectively manages the personal and professional growth of your team and lead them in achieving their goal.

"Great People Striving for Great Things" is one of the pillars of our Strategic Plan. Shannex is committed to offering the best environment for employees where everyone takes pride in their work and in the organization. Our staff are committed to service excellence and are supported with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are building a culture that supports the balance between work and personal life. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits plan.

All applicants will be kept in strict confidence.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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