Join the GEM Family!
At GEM Health Care Group, we foster an inclusive and welcoming work environment where our team members are valued and supported. We offer competitive benefits, a generous vacation plan, and abundant learning opportunities. Our mission is to provide the best care, service, and quality of life for our residents in a safe, dignified, home-like environment.
Location: The Heart of the Valley, Middleton, NS
Position: Nursing Services Manager (RN), Full Time
The Nursing Services Manager is responsible for the leadership, management, and organization of the nursing department. This role ensures high standards of care while aligning with GEM Health Care Group's mission, values, and strategic plan. In the absence of the Administrator/Director of Health Care Services, the Nursing Services Manager assumes responsibility and acts as a designate leader.
Staff Leadership & Development
- Train, onboard, and mentor staff
- Support performance evaluations for RNs and LPNs
- Assist with staff investigations and disciplinary actions
- Promote a culture of safety and teamwork
Resident Care
- Oversee resident care coordination and improvement initiatives
- Organize resident care conferences
- Audit resident files, records, and confidentiality
- Ensure compliance with policies, standards, and guidelines
- Develop and implement new policies and procedures
Operations and Compliance
- Manage admissions, discharges, and transfers
- Liaise with external regulatory bodies
- Oversee infection control and wound care
- Lead department goal-setting and quality improvement initiatives
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or Bachelor of Nursing from an accredited school
- Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Standard First Aid & CPR certification
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience
- At least 2 years of management experience
- Experience in teaching or facilitating adult education
- Experience in continuing care (preferred)
- Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety, Quality Management, Wound Management and/or Infection Control (an asset)