Posted 2 months ago
Registered Nurse
@ Shannex
Eskasoni, Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring a Registered Nurse for Kiknu, a long-term care home for elders on the Eskasoni First Nation in Nova Scotia. The role covers assessing and planning resident care, leading health services staff, and administering medication, with all shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. The posting lists health, dental and pension benefits and is open to Indigenous applicants only, with preference for L'nue'kati community members.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, evaluate and document residents' care needs
- Lead health services staff and oversee quality health services
- Administer medications and apply dressings and treatments
- Assist in developing and evaluating resident care plans
- Assist with supervision and evaluation of care staff performance
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Current registration with the Provincial Association of Registered Nurses
- CPR and Emergency First Aid certificate upon hire
- Advanced English proficiency
- Availability for all shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
- Clear criminal record check and, where applicable, vulnerable sector check
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPR, Emergency First Aid |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| 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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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
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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 | 251 |
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Kiknu, meaning “our home” in Mi’kmaq, is Nova Scotia’s first long term care home on a First Nation community. A residents-first approach to care and service ensures Kiknu is supporting independence, promoting dignity and placing value on the choices for how elders want to live their lives.
Shannex acts as the operating partner alongside the First Nations community of Eskasoni in the operation of Kiknu. Together, we will ensure the community will deliver exceptional service and care while honouring Mi’kmaw culture, values and traditions.
We are searching for a Registered Nurse to join our Kiknu team based in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who will make Kiknu a great place to live, work and visit. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of elders.
Additional benefits include:
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire for all staff with a 0.5 FTE and greater)
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan (8.7% Kiknu 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
- Assessing, planning, evaluating, documenting and directing residents’ needs through consultation with medical professionals, care conferences and team members
- Providing leadership to health services staff and overseeing provision of quality health services respecting the client’s right to individualized planning of health services
- Working with the existing management and health services teams to promote communication and compliance to policies and procedures
- Assisting with the development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plans
- Administering and recording prescribed medication as per company policy and scope of practice
- Applying dressings and treatments according to physician’s orders and policy
- Assisting with supervision and evaluation of job performance of care staff
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and are currently registered with the Provincial Association of Registered Nurses
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills
- Availability to work a schedule of flexible hours and all shifts inclusive of days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Advanced proficiency in the English language is required, proficiency in other languages considered an asset
- Ability to provide a CPR & Emergency First Aid Certificate upon hire
- Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment.
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care
About Us
A long-term care home for elders located on the Eskasoni First Nation. Kiknu envisions being a trailblazing Indigenous long term care home, fostering cultural revitalization, holistic care, and community empowerment. We strive to create a loving environment where Indigenous elders and residents thrive, embracing their heritage, respected for their wisdom, cared for with dignity and surrounded by love.
Shannex is a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario.
If you’re ready to join our team, apply today!
All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a designated Indigenous position supporting the L'nue'kati community. The position is open to Indigenous applicants only, with preference for L'nue'kati community members. Candidates should identify their connection to L'nue'kati and relevant community or cultural experience in their application
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