Staffing Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

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 Staffing Coordinator to join our Workforce team based in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

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:

• 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

• Books off Employees in accordance with the defined regional/facility rules and Shannex policy


• Follows established guidelines to fill vacant shifts resulting from immediate book offs, unfilled positions due to vacations/holidays and leaves of absences, per established guidelines and Shannex policy.


• Receives and processes requests for unplanned leaves and requests for additional staffing, etc.
  
• Continually works to keep staffing in the future at levels that meet operational requirements and established guidelines.


• Follows safety, environmental and infection control practices as per facility policies


• Demonstrates flexibility in a changing environment


• Has ability to follow written and verbal instructions


• Other related duties as operational required


• Must be willing to work shifts between 0530 to 1930, weekdays, weekends and holidays. On‑call shifts may be required.


• Promotes a safety culture by continuously working safely including but not limited to identifying and reporting hazards, following safe work practices and procedures, wearing personal protective equipment and maintaining a safe work environment.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Secondary education or diploma in a related field


• Working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word


• Previous experience with a computerized staffing system 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.