The Board of Directors at North Queens Nursing Home is seeking an Executive Director.

North Queens Nursing Home is a 44-bed Long Term Care Facility located in Caledonia, Nova Scotia. Caledonia is a rural community of Queens County, close to Kejimkujik National Park and in close proximity to both the South Shore and Annapolis Valley. At North Queens Nursing Home the residents are the focus of everything that we do. We enable clients to be a part of the community and to enjoy life as if still at home. We offer services that enrich lives: social interaction, activities and hobbies, excellent nutrition and personal care, and the necessary nursing and medical care so often needed by the elderly.

The Executive Director is a full-time position. They are accountable to the Board of Directors for North Queens Nursing Home. The Executive Director has the authority, responsibility and accountability to carry out assigned duties to direct the overall operation of the Home. The Executive Director must have a commitment and passion for person centered care.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a field of study relevant to the operations of the home is preferred. An equivalent experience, specifically in Long Term Care, may be considered.

2. Five years management experience at the senior level, preferably in long term care

3. Demonstrated leadership in all areas related to the position: including strategic planning, operations and service delivery, human resources and financial management

4. Demonstrated self-starter with excellent organizational skills

5. Ability to set priorities

6. Capable of working under the direction of the Board

7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong computer skills

8. Experience working within a unionized environment and with collective agreements

Position posted: March 6, 2025

Application Deadline: March 17, 2025

Anticipated start date: as soon as a suitable candidate is available

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All Employment offers are to be contingent upon a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.

Please apply with cover letter, resume and salary expectations to:

Roxane Canning, HR/Business Manager

E-mail: [email protected]

Fax: 902 682 2602