Licensed Practical Nurse

Health Association Nova Scotia; Sydney; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses to join their team in providing exceptional care to seniors and individuals in community settings. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working collaboratively with Registered Nurses. The position includes assisting with personal care, medication administration, and supporting community inclusion activities. With immediate openings and attractive compensation, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow in their nursing career and contribute positively to the community.

Benefits

Attractive Compensation and Benefits Package

Immediate Openings

Positions Available Across the Province

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or eligible for licensure.
• Experience in providing personal care and community support.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care activities and medication administration.
• Provide leadership to Continuing Care Attendant/Personal Care Worker.
• Facilitate community inclusion activities and outings.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Community Inclusion Activities

Education

Current License with Nova Scotia College of Nurses

Job description

Health Association Nova Scotia - Sydney, NS, Canada

Tagged: Licensed Practical Nurse

Health Association Nova Scotia is partnering with the Department of Seniors and Long-term Care to provide recruitment support to continuing care employers in Nova Scotia. There are numerous opportunities across Eastern Zone.

Are you a well-rounded professional, pursuing a challenging career with the chance to grow and make a real difference? There are many available positions in long term care for Licensed Practical Nurses who have a passion for working with seniors; or with home nursing, where you will provide care to people of all ages in their homes and other community settings.

In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, the LPN performs a wide variety of resident care functions within the scope of practice, code of ethics, and governing legislation. The LPN provides a leadership and supervisory role to the Continuing Care Attendant/Personal Care Worker.

Responsibilities:

1. Assisting clients with various personal care activities
2. Use of lifts and slings to transfer patients with a movement disorder
3. Administration of medication
4. Nighttime monitoring and assistance
5. Light housekeeping (Laundry, washing dishes, sweeping and wiping of surfaces)
6. Basic food prep of a blenderized feed for the clients
7. Outings in the community
8. Facilitation of community inclusion activities

Core Requirements:

1. Current Licensed (or eligible for license) with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses

What We Offer:

1. Immediate openings
2. Positions Available Across the Province
3. Attractive Compensation and Benefits Package

Posted: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Job #: 2632

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