ABOUT

Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association

Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association is the collective voice for advancing world class nursing homes in Nova Scotia.  Founded in 2011, we are a not-for-profit Association supporting not-for-profit, for-profit, municipal, and multi-facility nursing homes across the province of Nova Scotia. We are solution-focused, and bring an innovative approach to address opportunities and challenges across the sector.

Our Association believes in advocating and leading to influence change. We are committed to innovative approaches that ensure safe, high-quality standards of care. We support our members by sharing best practices through facilitated discussions; offering educational and networking opportunities; and engaging direct feedback on government policy and sector issues.

OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MicheleLowe

Michele Lowe

Executive Director

Michele has devoted her career to continuing care for 25 years, holding numerous management positions and is currently Executive Director of the Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association. She has an Executive Masters in Business Administration from St. Mary’s University and a Bachelor of Public Relations from Mount St. Vincent.

Michele is known for her strategic management and strong communications and public relations expertise as well as her innovation and ability to inspire collaboration and to develop lasting partnerships. She is a creative thinker with a passion for this sector.

 

MEET OUR BOARD

    Kyle Richardson

    Board Chair

    Director, First Nations and Regional Manager, Sydney Enhanced Care | Shannex

      Andrew Holland

      Board Member

      CEO | Cumberland Senior Care Corporation

        Stephen Dorion

        Director

        CEO/Administrator | Inverary Manor

          Sue MacDougall

          Director

          CEO | Windsor Elms Village

            Angela Berrette

            Director

            Administrator | Saint Vincent Nursing Homes

              Marisa Eisner

              Vice-Chair & Treasurer

              Administrator | Hillside Pines Nursing Home | Bridgewater

                Michelle Langille

                Director

                Director of Care | Oakwood Terrace

                Advocacy is a strategic priority for our Association. We are a respected collective voice for this critical sector within the Nova Scotia health care system with an ear to the ground about the needs, strengths, challenges, opportunities awaiting, and the investments needed for long term care.

                From the front lines, to behind the scenes, to the leadership and governance tables; from quality care standards to best practices, to staffing needs and infrastructure, we have expansive expertise that is recognized by community partners, orders of government, media, business, and communities.

                Our campaign, It’s Our Turn, along with an extensive communications strategy, shone the spotlight brightly on long term care and this increased awareness garnered significant outcomes. We advocated strongly for a Ministerial portfolio and department dedicated to long term care. We were very pleased to see the creation of the first provincial department of seniors and long term care. Our call to action was rewarded with investments in infrastructure, staff recruitment support, increased infection prevention and control resources and wage increases for front line staff.

                Long term care is gaining strong momentum and we are proud to play a lead role in the transformation that is on the horizon.

                Advocacy matters!

                NHNSA RESOURCES

                NHNSA Annual Report 2022

                NHNSA Strategic Plan 2022

                2023 NHNSA Member Directory