Clinical Educator, Transitional Health

Job Number: J0626-0574 Job Title: Clinical Educator, Transitional Health Job Category: Management & Leadership Job Type: Permanent Full Time Work Location: West Bedford Transitional Health Centre Number of Positions: 1
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West Bedford Transitional Health is Nova Scotia's first transitional care center, delivered in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. Our team provides specialized, person-centered care that helps patients safely transition from hospital to home and community living.

We are searching for a Full-Time Clinical Educator to join our West BedfordTransitional Health team based in West Bedford, Nova Scotia.

The Clinical Educator leads staff education and training programs to support high-quality patient care and organizational goals. They assess learning needs, develop educational resources, and deliver training sessions to staff. The role provides coaching and mentorship to support professional growth and clinical excellence. They also conduct quality audits, monitor compliance, and implement improvement initiatives based on findings. This position works 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members dedicated to helping patients successfully transition from hospital care back to their homes and communities. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in an environment where integrity, teamwork, and safety are at the heart of everything we do. At the end of every day, you will know you've made a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, 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)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately)
• 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

• Work a consistent schedule of 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, supporting strong work-life balance
• Leads staff education, training, and professional development programs that support high-quality transitional care services
• Assesses learning needs and develops, delivers, and evaluates educational programs, resources, and presentations
• Provides mentorship, coaching, and ongoing support to staff to strengthen clinical knowledge and performance
• Conducts quality assurance and compliance audits, analyzes results, and implements education-based improvement initiatives
• Coordinates educational activities, external training resources, and committee participation while promoting continuous quality improvement and patient safety

About You

You are a collaborative healthcare leader with a passion for quality care and system improvement, and you bring:

• Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a healthcare environment
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification
• Experience developing and delivering staff education
• Experience with quality improvement and compliance audits
• Strong communication, coaching, organizational, and computer skills
• Ability to complete a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check

Assets:

• Certification or diploma in Adult Education
• Specialized training in areas such as Palliative Care and Venipuncture
• French-English bilingualism

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support 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. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.