Licensed Practical Nurse

Shannex Incorporated; Brookfield; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Free onsite parking

Comprehensive benefits (health, vision

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Continuing education opportunities

WorkPerks discounts

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated in Brookfield, Nova Scotia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join Elk Court. The role delivers total nursing care, medication administration, and leadership within the health services team.

You will assess and document resident needs, support care planning, and follow safety and policy guidelines in a long-term care setting. Relocation and immigration assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Practical Nursing Program.
• Current registration with provincial regulatory body.
• CPR & First Aid Certification (required).
• Ability to work flexible hours including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• A clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening upon hire.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Any course in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide total nursing care following resident-directed care principles.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document resident needs with the care team.
• Administer medications and monitor responses; perform venipuncture and catheter insertions.
• Lead and mentor health services staff; support care planning and compliance with policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting; ensure safe medication handling.

Skills

Practical Nursing

CPR/First Aid

Office software

Flexibility in hours

Documentation

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™. We are searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Elk Court team based in Brookfield, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

• Approximate hourly wage: $29.17- $34.06
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• NSHEPP pension plan
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• NSNU seniority
• Shannex provides relocation support and immigration assistance for qualified candidates who meet program requirements.
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
• This healthcare role may qualify for the Government of Canada’s Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program for professionals working in eligible occupations and eligible rural or remote communities. Please visit the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) for details.

About 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 staff
• Competence in numerous care areas including, but not limited to:
  • Palliative Care Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Venipuncture
  • Butterfly Insertion Set
  • Catheter/Subprapubic Catheter Insertion
  • Head to Toe Assessment
• Providing leadership to health services staff and overseeing provision of quality health services respecting the client’s right to individualized planning of health services
• Working with the existing management and health services teams to promote communication and compliance to policies and procedures
• Maintains knowledge of current legislation and program requirements that govern long-term care
• Maintain knowledge of issues and priorities within health care with a focus on continuing care
• Follows the process in place for safekeeping of medications
• Administers and records prescribed medications in accordance with facility policy
• Provides consultation regarding resident issues and standards of care to interdisciplinary team
• Assists 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 chair
• Assists with resident’s special needs, e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter
• Applies dressings and treatments according to physician’s orders and facility policy
• Assists with the development, implementation and evaluation of care plans
• Administers and records prescribed medication as per company policy and scope of practice
• Maintains the standards of accurate and complete documentation and reporting
• Required 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 staff

About You

• Graduate from an approved Practical Nursing Program
• Approved Pharmacology and Physical Assessment course (if not completed during diploma)
• Current registration with provincial regulatory body
• Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• A valid CPR & First Aid Certification (required)
• A clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening upon hire
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Any previous course in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care to be a huge asset
• Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an asset
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.