About this role
Competition # : 48455 Department: Seniors and Long-Term Care Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: ¿20-Aug-26 ¿ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us
The Department of Seniors and Long Term Care is committed to ensuring the inclusion, well-being, and independence of seniors in Nova Scotia by facilitating the development of policies on aging and programs for seniors across government and through the provision and coordination of strategic planning, support, services, programs and information. This is achieved through leadership and collaboration with partners. With a focus on collaborative primary health care, continuing care, infrastructure, and more, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery. To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.
About Our Opportunity
As an Investigation & Compliance Officer with the Department of Seniors and Long Term Care you will be responsible for the licensing, auditing, and compliance functions related to licensed Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities as well as investigation functions in Homes for Special Care and Hospitals.
Primary Accountabilities
As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance within Long Term Care Facilities across the province. Your daily responsibilities will include coordinating and conducting thorough licensing inspections of Long Term Care Facilities, ensuring ongoing compliance with provincial legislation, regulations, policies, and standards. You will prepare detailed licensing inspection reports, issue requirements, and submit recommendations for licenses and authorizations to operate.
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