Licensed Practical Nurse
Job in
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for:
Shannex Incorporated
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Nursing Home, LPN/LVN
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 28.32 - 31.48 CAD Hourly
CAD
28.32
31.48
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Number: J
-
Job Title:Licensed Practical Nurse Job Category:
Clinical & Nursing (LPN, RPN, RN, NP) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Date Posted:
January 12, Closing Date:
February 16, Number of Positions: 5
Job Description
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Harbourstone Enhanced Care team based in Sydney, Nova Scotia
.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
Approximate hourly wage: $28.32- $31.48Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance ProgramLife, travel, and other insurancesAccess to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit planNSHEPP pension planVacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insuranceFree onsite parkingAccess to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our Work Perks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment eventsAccess to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of ExcellenceOpportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiativesRecognition and Rewards for service excellence and safetyAbout the Opportunity
Total nursing care and functions in accordance with the resident-directed approach to care, through the established philosophy of service.Assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, documenting and directing resident needs through consultation with medical professionals, care conferences and internal staffCompetence in numerous care areas including, but not limited to:
Palliative Care Management Medication Administration Venipuncture Butterfly Insertion Set Catheter/Suprapubic Catheter Insertion Head to Toe AssessmentProviding leadership to health services staff and overseeing provision of quality health services respecting the client’s right to individualized planning of health servicesWorking with the existing management and health services teams to promote communication and compliance to policies and proceduresMaintains knowledge of current legislation and program requirements that govern long-term careMaintain knowledge of issues and priorities within health care with a focus on continuing careFollows the process in place for safekeeping of medicationsAdministers and records prescribed medications in accordance with facility policyProvides consultation regarding resident issues and standards of care to interdisciplinary teamAssists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, positioning in bed, and transferring to and from bed to chairAssists with resident’s special needs, e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheterApplies dressings and treatments according to physician’s orders and facility policyAssists with the development, implementation and evaluation of care plansAdministers and records prescribed medication as per company policy and scope of practiceMaintains the standards of accurate and complete documentation and reportingRequired to act as a work area leader or mentor in providing training, advice to peers doing similar work or filling in for vacation of people leader.Assists with supervision and evaluation of job performance and behavior of other health care staffAdditional duties as assignedAbout You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
Graduate from an approved Practical Nursing ProgramApproved Pharmacology and Physical Assessment course (if not completed during diploma)Current registration with provincial regulatory bodyAbility to work a…
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