Registered Nurse - Transitional Health

Job Description If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider a rewarding career as a Registered Nurse with our new West Bedford Transitional Health team, where you will help redefine how patients transition from hospital to home. This innovative facility integrates data and technology into patient assessment, care delivery, and communication, while providing specialized, person-centred support for individuals who no longer require hospital-level treatment 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. Reporting to the Manager of Transitional Services, the RN is integral in supporting the goal of returning to home/community by being engaged in interprofessional collaboration, offering evidence based clinical expertise to inform care plans that fit with patient/family goals, using effective communication strategies, shared decision-making, and mutual support. 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 (eligible immediately upon hire for all staff with a 0.40 FTE and higher) Life, travel, and other insurances Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan RRSP program (5% employer matching) or pension plan [include what applies to the position/site you are posting for] Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance NSNU seniority Shannex provides relocation support and immigration assistance for qualified candidates who meet program requirements. 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 Assesses, plans, implements, directs, and evaluates nursing care and functions, in accordance with the patient-directed approach to care through the established philosophy of service.? Performs initial and regular health assessments to maintain patient quality of life. Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care of all patients. Manages patient medication in accordance with legislative requirements. Follows the process in place for safekeeping of medications Administers and records prescribed medications in accordance with facility policy. Ensures all completed care tasks are documented appropriately using identified technology and tools. Ensures Continuing Care Assistants/PSWs are completing care in a timely manner. Ensures Continuing Care Assistants/ document all completed care, incidents, and errors accurately. Applies dressings and treatments according to physician’s orders and facility policy. Development, implementation and evaluation of care plans. Observes, records and reports symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patient’s condition. Documents according to facility policy e.g Daily Patient Care Record, Medication Administration Record (MAR), patient progress notes, initiating medication incident reports, incident reports, and other facility specific documentation as required. Supports continuous quality improvement, risk management and quality assurance activities. Ensures organizational policies are adhered to by team. Ensures patient safety by ensuring team members follow and apply all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided. Additional duties as required 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 Proof of valid CPR/First Aid Certification required Successful candidates will be required to obtain a?clear Criminal Record Check, and?where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment Demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to evaluate employee job performance Specialized courses such as: Palliative Care and Venipuncture and Dementia: Understanding the Journey is considered an asset Previous experience supporting admission and discharge of vulnerable populations with complex social situations; implementing care plans and identifying resources that will give the patient every opportunity to be successful in returning to home/community is considered an asset Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People! 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.

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, and implements nursing care for patients transitioning from hospital to home. They manage medications, supervise care assistants, and collaborate with interprofessional teams to ensure safe community reintegration.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, be registered with the Provincial Association of Registered Nurses, and possess valid CPR/First Aid certification. Experience in palliative care, venipuncture, and dementia care is considered an asset.

• Comprehensive Health Insurance • Vision Insurance • Dental Insurance • Employee And Family Assistance Program • Life Insurance • Travel Insurance • Virtual Healthcare Access • RRSP Program With 5% Employer Matching • Pension Plan • Vacation Accrual • NSNU Seniority • Relocation Support • Immigration Assistance • Free Onsite Parking • WorkPerks Discount Program • Continuing Education And Training

• First AidPreferred
• Quality assurancePreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Care Planning
• Medication Administration
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Clinical Excellence
• Supervisory Skills
• Palliative Care
• Venipuncture
• Dementia Care
• Risk Management
• Quality Assurance
• Patient Documentation
• Discharge Planning
• CPR
• First Aid

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 14, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Work authorization

Visa sponsorship mentioned