Job Number: J0525-0167 Job Title: Regional Director Job Category: Senior Leadership Job Type: Permanent Full Time Number of Positions: 1
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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 Full-time and will 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 you've made a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Competitive compensation package for senior-level 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 Shannex's 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 team—including Site Managers, Nursing Managers, and other key leaders—to plan, coordinate, and implement operational strategies, which advance the organizations Strategic Plan and uphold Shannex's Philosophy of Service, ensuring the highest standards of resident care. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the internal Project Team toward the opening of a new 144-bed 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 Shannex's 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 long-term care or another regulated healthcare environment.

• A minimum of 10 years of leadership experience, including people management experience

• A Master's degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or a related field is an asset
• Experience in government and labour relations in regulated operating environments.

• Strong leadersh ip skills with proven problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to deliver financial stewardship for operational cost centres

• A service-minded, results-oriented 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 industry-leading 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 you're 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