Job Number: J0525-1416 Job Title: Care at Home Supervisor Job Category: Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Date Posted: June 2, 2025 Closing Date: July 2, 2025 Schedule: Rotational Number of Positions: 1
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than 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 Supervisro to join our Care at Home team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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 measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts on select apparel, fitness, and retail partners through our Perks Program
• 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

• Direct and monitor the delivery of Care at Home services in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures;
• In cooperation with the Regional Director and Marketing department, develop and/or implement marketing and promotion strategies to support Care at Home;
• Implement and maintain effective and efficient operational procedures, quality assurance standards, reporting systems and controls, to ensure the proper and consistent delivery of client services as well as billing and payroll;
• Manage approved operational budgets, noting deviations from established objectives and/or trends;
• Oversee the recruitment, selection, education orientation and retention of qualified staff;
• Supervise staff; provide ongoing feedback on performance; conduct regular performance appraisals in accordance with the performance management program;
• Communicate with facility management when there is a significant change in the client's physical or mental condition;
• Oversees the Care Planning process for clients assessed for at risk behaviors;
• Discusses recommendations and plans for change in service package or additional care with clients, family or facility management following health assessment update;
• Collaborates with facility management and team members to evaluate clients to determine the extent to which health service needs are being met and adjusts service plans as necessary;
• Investigates and implements corrective action as required related to client and employee incidents;
• Displays behavior consistent with adherence to organizational standards. Manages staff issues, utilizing the appropriate resources as needed;
• Support Shannex initiatives, as needed, to provide for a coordinated team effort to meeting the needs of clients;
• May be required to work flexible hours and shifts when required including, on call rotation.

About You

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

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in the field of healthcare, health administration, business administration; nursing or practical nursing;
• Minimum (2) two years of previous supervisory/leadership experience in health service or senior living environment;
• Experience in management of human resources including staffing allocation, performance management, education and preparation of work schedules;
• Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementia Care Course considered an asset.

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 more than three decades, 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, Milestone Communities, and Care at Home 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.

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