Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Health Association Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Halifax to provide essential care and support to seniors and other community members. This role involves assisting with personal care, medication administration, and engaging clients with community activities. Immediate openings available, offering attractive compensation and benefits for committed healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Attractive Compensation and Benefits Package

Immediate openings

Positions available across the province

Qualifications

• Eligible or current licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses.
• Experience in long-term care or home nursing preferred.
• Ability to work with seniors and manage community activities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with personal care activities.
• Administration of medication and patient monitoring.
• Facilitating community inclusion activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Community Inclusion Activities

Education

Licensed by Nova Scotia College of Nurses

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Health Association Nova Scotia - Halifax, NS, Canada

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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 Central 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

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

Core Requirements

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

What We Offer

• Immediate openings
• Positions Available Across the Province
• Attractive Compensation and Benefits Package
  
  

Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Job # 2839

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