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Clinical Education & IPAC Coordinators
@ Shannex
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring a Clinical Education & IPAC Coordinator for its long-term care teams in Metro Halifax, reporting to the Regional Director/Manager, LTC. The role plans, delivers and evaluates clinical education and infection prevention and control (IPAC) programs, and monitors infectious disease surveillance. The posting states full-time work, a comprehensive benefits plan, and a requirement for a nursing registration and at least three years of nursing experience.
Responsibilities:
- Planifier, donner et évaluer la formation clinique et en PCI
- Surveiller les infections et analyser les tendances
- Organiser les placements des étudiants en milieu clinique
- Auditer la formation obligatoire et soutenir les plans d'action
- Participer à l'élaboration des politiques cliniques
Requirements summary:
- Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières ou formation en sciences infirmières pratiques
- Inscription actuelle ou admissibilité à l'ordre des infirmières
- Minimum de 3 ans d'expérience en soins infirmiers en CHSLD ou vie en résidence
- Expérience dans l'utilisation des données cliniques
- Certifications postuniversitaires un atout
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Nursing registration |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support, Paid training |
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Full company description
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do. Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,879
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,853
- Reported office locations
- 621 Starboard Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 0N5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Shannex Incorporated
- Specialties
- Care at Home
- Retirement Living
- and Nursing Home
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Care at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 234 |
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We are searching for Clinical Education & IPAC Coordinators to join our long-term care teams in the following regions:
- Metro Halifax
Reporting to the Regional Director/Manager, LTC, the Clinical Education & IPAC Coordinator, LTC works collaboratively with Regional Operations Teams and Shannex’s Clinical Services Team, within assigned portfolio to lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of clinical education and IPAC programs for facilities. The Coordinator builds capacity among clinical teams by providing education and direction which provisions safe, quality resident care consistent with applicable legislation, nursing regulatory standards, Accreditation standards, evidence-based practices, and Shannex’s Vision, Core Values, Guiding Principles, Strategic Directions, and policies and procedures.
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 and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (with employer matching up to 5%)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
- 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
- Cultivates an innovative spirit and is continually seeking new and improved ways to improve clinical practice, quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Supports implementation of evidence-based clinical practices and innovations, including new technologies
- Participates in interprovincial committees/working groups and shares and disseminates knowledge with the Clinical Services Team and broadly with the division, as requested.
- In collaboration with the Clinical Services Team, participates in development, evaluation and revision of clinical policies, procedures, and education consistent with legislation, best practices, and Accreditation standards.
- Organizes and conducts clinical education for quality improvement initiatives implementation.
- Works closely with leaders at LTC Communities and the Clinical Services Team to identify clinical education needs for employees and supports with developing a clinical education plan.
- Delivers clinical and IPAC training sessions, workshops, and educational programs and monitors effectiveness.
- Conducts audits of mandatory clinical and IPAC education as directed by the Clinical Services Team and supports leaders at LTC Communities with education action plans to address results.
- Serves as the facility contact for clinical student placements by organizing placement schedules, providing clinical orientation and education, and completing any placement documentation
- Participates in the implementation and surveillance of the IPAC Program by conducting regular infectious disease surveillance. Reviews infectious disease surveillance indicator results regularly to monitor trends and ensure the appropriate action is being taken in response to surveillance findings in collaboration with the IPAC Specialist.
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- Practical Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Current registration or eligibility to be registered with appropriate nursing regulatory body
- Minimum 3 (three) years nursing experience which includes clinical and education in a LTC or retirement living environment
- Experience using clinical outcomes and data to evaluate and guide clinical performance activities
- Completion of post-graduate clinical education and/or certifications (i.e., Gerontology, Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Behavioural Supports, Skin & Wound Care, Infection Prevention & Control [IPAC]) considered an asset
- Gerontological Nurse Certified through the Canadian Nurses Association is considered an asset
- Adult Education certification is considered an asset
- Previous knowledge and experience with InterRAI Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF) Assessments considered an asset
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