Licensed Practical Nurse

Pride Health; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver compassionate patient care in a collaborative environment. The role involves supporting patients with defined health challenges and working under RN supervision. Ideal candidates will have an active LPN license in Nova Scotia and strong communication skills. Join a supportive team and make a direct impact on patient care!

Qualifications

• Ability to perform IV initiation and medication administration.
• Recent practical experience in a similar healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care within defined scope and in coordination with the RN.
• Administer medications and initiate IVs where applicable.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and team members.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Active LPN license in Nova Scotia

Job description

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Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $60.00/hr

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Recruitment Manager specializing in healthcare recruitment at Pride Health

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Nova Scotia, Canada

Contract Duration: 25 business days (approximately 6.25 weeks)

Pay Rate: Up to CAD 60.00 per hour

Position Overview

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate, patient-focused care within a collaborative healthcare environment. The LPN will care for patients with defined health challenges and predictable outcomes and, under RN supervision, support interventions in more complex scenarios.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care within defined scope and in coordination with the RN and healthcare team.
• Support patients with stable, predictable conditions and escalate as needed to the supervising RN.
• Participate in monitoring, documenting, and reporting patient outcomes effectively.
• Administer medications and initiate IVs where applicable and approved per unit protocol.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Nova Scotia (or eligibility to practice in the province).
• Ability to perform IV initiation and medication administration (subject to site/unit approval).
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to document accurately and comply with clinical protocols.
• Recent practical experience in a similar healthcare setting preferred.

Additional Information

• Schedule: 4 shifts/week, 11.25 hours per shift
• Start Date: ASAP

Apply now to join a professional and supportive environment, and make a direct impact on patient care!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Hospitals and Health Care, and Public Health

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