Care Navigator

Responsibilities

Job Position: Care Navigator

Location: Inverary Manor, Inverness, NS
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time, Non-Union (1.0 FTE)
Start Date: May 1, 2025
Date Posted: April 11, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled

 

 

About the role

 

Inverary Manor is hiring a Care Navigator to support quality, resident-centered care and clinical operations at our long-term care home in Inverness, NS.

Reporting to the Director, Clinical Care, this is a full-time leadership support position, scheduled on a 7-day rotation of 8-hour daytime shifts (8:00am – 4:00pm). This is a non-union role focused on care administration, coordination, staff onboarding, and admission processes. There may be occasional direct care responsibilities based on operational needs.

While there are no scheduled evening or holiday shifts, there may be a requirement to support outside of regular hours during exceptional circumstances. Time off will be provided in lieu of any overtime worked.

 

What We Offer

• $90,000 - $97,482/year based on experience
• Paid breaks
• Health and dental benefits (available upon hire)
• Pension plan with employer contributions
• Vacation accrual
• Travel insurance and Employee & Family Assistance Program
• $1,000 retention bonus after probation with a 2-year commitment

 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct and administrative support to the Director, Clinical Care on clinical planning, staffing, and decision-making
• Coordinate staff orientation and education for nursing team members
• Manage resident admissions, referrals, and transition planning
• Support quality improvement audits and resident safety initiatives
• Foster teamwork, leadership, and accountability across clinical teams
• Serve as a delegate for the Director, Clinical Care during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of clinical leadership and operations.

 

Qualifications

• RN with active registration in Nova Scotia (BScN preferred)
• 3–5 years’ experience in Canadian long-term care or a leadership/coordination role
• Strong background in clinical education, care planning, or staff development
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with documentation systems
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

 

 

About Us

County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation (CIMHC) is a Not-for-Profit Corporation under the authority of the Municipality of the County of Inverness. The Corporation is comprised of four (4) separate entities: two (2) Long Term Care Homes; Inverary Manor, (located in Inverness, NS) and Foyer Père Fiset (located in Cheticamp, NS) and two (2) Small Option Homes; Koster Huis (Mabou, NS) and Port Hood Small Options (Port Hood, NS)

*Our company policy requires all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19

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