Health Services Manager

Job Number: J1025-0855 Job Title: Health Services Manager Job Category: Management & Leadership Job Type: Permanent Full Time Date Posted: October 23, 2025 Closing Date: November 23, 2025 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 Health Services Manager to join our Parkland At The Gardens 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, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
  RRSP program (5% employer matching) or pension plan
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• 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

• Plans, coordinates, administers and evaluates resident care services related to allied health, recreation & wellness activities and provides clinical expertise
• Provides leadership and oversight to all departmental activities to ensure compliance to policies, procedures, and applicable legislation
• Oversees the recruitment, training, and orientation of new team members
• Monitors and manages performance and provides coaching
• Ensures that the team adheres to Standards of Nursing Practice, Code of Ethics, Registered Nurses Act and Regulations as defined by provincial legislation
• Organizes continuous quality improvement, risk management and quality assurance activities
• Encourages and promotes relationships with internal and external stakeholders

About You

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

• A Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent, and are currently registered with the provincial association.
• You have worked in clinical and administrative environment for at least 10 years.
• Ability to effectively plan, direct and coordinate resident care services with the needs of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and performance manage others
• Consistently demonstrates excellence in customer service to all stakeholders
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services, and care.

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.

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.