Resident Care Navigator

Villa Saint-Joseph du Lac

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION: Resident Care Navigator

LOCATION: Yarmouth, NS

TYPE: Full-Time

Villa Saint-Joseph du Lac, located in Yarmouth NS, is home to 79 long-term care Residents. We are a provincially funded, non-profit organization that provides 24/7 care. Villa Saint-Joseph has a strong interprofessional team and a new facility (opened in 2015) which allows us to promote a safe, clean, home-like environment for our Resident and care partners.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Resident Care Navigator. As a Registered Nurse in this role, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality care and support for our residents while fostering a positive and collaborative environment for families, staff, and external partners.
• This role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, and a deep understanding of resident-centered care practices.
• This role includes facilitating regular Family Council meetings and participating in Resident Council meetings to promote open communication and engagement between families, residents, and the facility.
• The Navigator advocates for residents' well-being and rights, ensuring their care plans reflect individual preferences, values, and goals, while collaborating closely with the healthcare team to ensure the highest standard of care.
• Effective communication, problem resolution, and teamwork are essential, as the Navigator resolves issues related to care, environment, and policies.
• They also manage investigations related to the Protection for Persons in Care Act and ensure compliance with best practices.
• The Navigator uses the InterRAI system to track resident quality indicators, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide staff training on data collection and reporting.
• Additionally, they actively participate in quality improvement initiatives, including facility surveys to identify areas for improvement, and serve as a liaison with external organizations to connect residents and families with necessary resources and support.
• This is a Monday-Friday position but there can be flexibility with work hours.

Qualifications:

• Currently registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia
• Minimum of three years of progressive nursing experience in which leadership, administrative and interpersonal skills have been demonstrated
• Past Long Term Care experience is an asset
• Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Must have excellent conflict management skills
• May require flexibility with work hours at times
• InterRAI experience is an asset

Please submit cover letter, resume and references to:

Announcement Date: March 19, 2026

Closing Date: March 26, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: To Be Determined

Salary: To Be Determined

Competition Number: 2026-500

Sheri Needham by email [email protected]

Villa Saint-Joseph du Lac
255 Highway 1 Dayton, NS B5A 5A1
Fax (902) 742-4230

Offers of employment conditional upon providing satisfactory criminal records check. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.