Community Manager (RN)
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 Community Manager (Registered Nurse) to join our Cohen Hall team based in Saint John, New Brunswick.
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)
- 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
- Directs and promotes a resident-directed philosophy; evaluates the company’s standards, goals and objectives and policies to assure optimal level of wellness for residents; assures compliance with regulatory agencies;
- Maintains effective communication, assures resident access to services, and clearly defines responsibility and accountability;
- Assists with initial assessments of potential admissions as requested and provides consultation regarding resident issues and standards of resident care to nursing personnel and the interdisciplinary team;
- Assists in the recruitment, training, and discipline of personal support worker staff;
- Assumes the duties and shifts of registered staff as required and Identifies staff development needs and provides in-services as required;
- Supervises, directs and evaluates the work of subordinate staff to promote quality service, positive employee relations, employment obligations and effective and efficient operations. This includes performance evaluation, training, disciplinary procedures, work assignments, and administers personnel policies and procedures;
- Responds to and implements the recommendations resulting from Shannex’s quality program; follows up on government inspection reports. Monitors and assures accreditation and regulatory criteria to maintain compliance;
- Takes every precaution that is reasonable in the circumstances to ensure the health and safety of employees and all others in the workplace, including but not limited to, providing supervision, training, information, and equipment needed for employees to do their job safely, and promotes health and safety through Joint Occupational Health and Safety, proactive risk management programs, occupational health programs, education and policy development.
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing and registered with the Nurses Association of NB (NANB);
- Current First Aid & CPR or BLS Certificate;
- Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check upon hire;
- Advanced proficiency in the English language is required, proficiency in French considered an asset;
- Previous experience in long-term care considered a strong asset;
- Previous supervisory/leadership experience an asset;
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.