SST-100
Jessica Chisholm
Certificate of Achievement
Part-time
4 weeks
Online
English
This foundational course provides direction to clinical shift supervisors in long term care settings. The target audience is RN’s and LPN’s working in long term care settings. It is designed for nurses with duties related to staff oversight and unit supervision. Information is targeted to staff who have supervisory duties in their daily workload
Fall 2026 — September
4 classes (once per week) taught online
Preparatory work completed online, followed by online exercise
Class time is expected to be Wednesdays from 9:30am to 12:00pm
Unit 1: Foundations of Nursing Homes/Long-Term Care
Course Expectations:
Participants are required to complete all online work. The course is a pass/fail grading format and support from the instructor is provided to encourage student success. Upon successful completion of this course, students are awarded the certificate of “Long Term Care Shift Supervisor Course”.
Course Grading/Completion:
Participants are required to attend class and complete the homework assignments to be given a credit for the course. The course is a pass/fail grading format and support from the instructor is provided to encourage student success.

All topics discussed were very valuable for me

[The most valuable part of this course for me was] having the opportunity to discuss with other nurses throughout the province with similar experiences

Classes and discussions gave me more perspectives and thoughts on how to handle myself if I am ever in the same situation
This course is facilitated by Jessica Chisholm from Beacon Clinical Group.
Jessica Chisholm is a seasoned Registered Nurse with 17 years of experience in clinical and managerial roles across diverse healthcare settings. Beginning her career in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Jessica quickly advanced to specialized positions, including roles at The Genrose Rehabilitation Hospital, where she provided care for orthopedic and neurotrauma amputee patients. She later transitioned to long-term care, serving as a Care Manager for a dementia unit and subsequently advancing to Site Manager of a facility for medically complex young adults. Jessica’s dedication to quality care and strong relationship-building skills have been integral throughout her journey, from bedside care to overseeing complex patient populations.
Recently, Jessica has returned to New Brunswick, bringing her wealth of expertise in long-term care to her home province. Her recent role as Project Manager for Complex Coordination with Alberta Health Services involved managing admissions and coordinating care for enhanced support units, where she collaborated closely with stakeholders, families, and clients to navigate complex healthcare needs. Jessica’s skills in disaster planning, risk management, recruitment, and incident investigation underscore her commitment to elevating standards of care. Her return to New Brunswick represents a valuable addition to the province’s long-term care sector, where she is eager to contribute her knowledge and passion for patient-centered care.