Posted 2 months ago
Manager, Transitional Health
@ Shannex
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring a full-time Manager of Transitional Services for its West Bedford Transitional Health facility in West Bedford, Nova Scotia. The role leads inpatient units, provides clinical leadership to nursing and interdisciplinary staff, and drives patient flow, timely discharge and a Home First approach. The posting requires five or more years of experience including leadership, valid CPR and First Aid, and a criminal record and vulnerable sector check.
Responsibilities:
- Lead operations of assigned inpatient units
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, coaching and performance management
- Provide clinical leadership to nursing and interdisciplinary teams
- Lead quality improvement, risk management and infection control
- Manage policies, procedures and operating budget
Requirements summary:
- Minimum five years of experience including leadership
- Valid CPR and First Aid certification
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage performance
- Understanding of budgeting and basic financial principles
- Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | CPR, First Aid |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Transit support, Paid training |
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Shannex
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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
- No
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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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safety-focused, consider a rewarding career with our West Bedford Transitional Health team. Here, you’ll play a key role in redefining how patients transition safely and confidently from hospital care to their homes and communities.
We are searching for a Full-time Manager of Transitional Services to join our West Bedford Transitional Health team based in West Bedford, Nova Scotia.
Through an innovative partnership with Nova Scotia Health (NSH), Shannex proudly operates the province’s first transitional health facility in West Bedford. This facility provides specialized care for NSH patients in the central zone who no longer require acute hospital care but need additional care to safely return home or transition back into their community. Our team is committed to dignity, safety, and clinical excellence in every interaction.
The Manager of Transitional Services will lead the operations of assigned inpatient units, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care that promotes independence, functional recovery, and timely discharge. This position plays a key role in improving patient flow, reducing length of stay, and enhancing overall patient experience.
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, 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
- Leads and supports a respectful, inclusive, and accountable team culture
- Oversees recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and performance management
- Provides clinical leadership to nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams
- Advances the transitional health model through innovation and continuous improvement
- Leads quality improvement, risk management, and infection control initiatives
- Manages policies, procedures, and the operating budget to ensure safe and efficient care
- Collaborates with acute care partners to support timely admissions and safe discharges
- Monitors EDDs, length of stay, readmissions, and discharge to home outcomes
- Champions a Home First philosophy
About You
You are a collaborative healthcare leader with a passion for quality care and system improvement, and you bring:
- Minimum five (5) years of experience, including leadership responsibilities
- Valid CPR and First Aid certification
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage performance
- Understanding of budgeting and basic financial principles
- Ability to complete a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
Assets:
- Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist
- Master of Nursing
- French/English bilingualism
- Experience leading in an inpatient or unionized healthcare environment, with a focus on care transitions and Home First principles
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