A new continuing care assistant (CCA) program will be tested this year with the goal of improving training and getting more CCAs delivering quality care sooner. A six-month training program with updated curriculum that better reflects the complex care needs of older Nova Scotians will be piloted in April, with a second class in the fall. The current average length of CCA training is eight months.

NHNSA is pleased and excited to announce that Sarah McVanel, a leading expert in Strategic Human Resources Management, a movement maker and dynamic presenter, will be the keynote speaker at our spring conference, Standing Strong- Compassion, Leadership, & Innovation on March 28 at the Glengarry Inn in Truro.

Save the date for our Spring Conference for Long Term Care professionals that will feature a slate of high calibre presenters on March 28, 2024 in Truro. Watch for the announcement on our exciting keynote speaker soon.