Important Federal Reports on Seniors Priorities Released Yesterday on National Seniors Day

In June 2021, the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum identified “ supportive housing for a diverse seniors population, senior abuse during the pandemic and beyond and the role of technology to enhance aging in place” as key forum priorities for the 2022 to 2025 work cycle.

NHNSA Leadership Spotlight: Erin Fortin

Erin Fortin is CEO and Administrator of the County of Inverness Municipal Housing Corporation (CIMHC), a municipal not-for-profit in rural Cape Breton. She was appointed to the permanent role in July 2026 after serving as Acting CEO from April of that year, and joined the organization as Director, HR Services.

NHNSA Leadership Spotlight: Jennifer Jesso

Jennifer Jesso is a Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of healthcare experience and over 10 years of leadership experience in the long-term care sector. She holds a Bachelor of Nursing degree from the University of Victoria and a Change Management Certificate from Dalhousie University.

NHNSA Leadership Spotlight: Jessica Pulley

Jessica Pulley is the CEO /Administrator of Tideview Terrace, a long-term care home in Digby, NS and has 11 years of senior leadership experience in the long-term care sector. Prior to her appointment as CEO/Administrator, Jessica held the positions of Quality & Excellence Manager, Neighbourhood Manager and Clinical Dietitian/Food Production Manager throughout her tenure.

NHNSA Leadership Spotlight: Krista Beeler

The Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association is proud to serve our 90 nursing homes members across the province as well as our strong corporate membership. With several new members joining, we felt this to be a good timing to make sure our membership as well as other partners, collaborators and associate groups, become familiar with the experience and expertise of our current Board members and Executive Director as the Association’s leadership. We will be featuring a series of posts that offer a bio on each, outlining their significant experience, committment and expertise within the long term care sector and beyond. Our series will begin with NHNSA Board Chair, Krista Beeler.

NHNSA Announces Debra Boudreau as Executive Director

The Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association is very pleased to announce the appointment of Debra Boudreau as our Association’s new Executive Director.

NHNSA Executive Director Menna MacIsaac Announces Retirement

Krista Beeler, Board Chair of the Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association (NHNSA), has announced the retirement of Executive Director Menna MacIsaac, effective May 31.

Thank you to all of the participants in our recent Spring Conference Trade Show

NHNSA is very pleased to announce SGP Purchasing Network as our Association’s Title Sponsor for 2026. “Our SGP Purchasing Network team is honoured to be selected as the 2026 Title Sponsor for the Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association,” comments Rick Wassell, Director, National Sales, SGP Purchasing Network.