Licensed Practical Nurse - Simpson Landing - Mental Health & Addictions

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care in a collaborative team environment. Candidates should have graduated from a recognized LPN course and possess CPR certification. Responsibilities include working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and applying nursing interventions within the scope of practice. The position offers an hourly compensation of $31.73 - $35.81 and the chance to join a comprehensive benefits package. This is a long assignment at 75 hours bi-weekly from January 2026 to January 2027.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing course and current certification in Nova Scotia.
• Experience administering medications and/or a pharmacology course.
• Ability to follow verbal and/her written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients under supervision of Registered Nurse.
• Accept delegated functions and make decisions in nursing care.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Competencies in other languages

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing course

CPR certification

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 214411

Location: Central Zone, Mount Hope Building - Nova Scotia Hospital

Department: MHA CZ Simpson Landing

Type of Employment: Casual, Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Posting Closing Date: 27-Dec-25

About the Opportunity

Within their scope of practice and in collaboration with patients and the health care team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides care for patients with defined health challenges and predictable outcomes. As the acuity or complexity increases and/or outcomes are not predictable, the LPN, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse provides nursing interventions, within their scope of practice as described in the LPN Act and Regulations and LPN Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. The Registered Nurse is accountable for creating the plan of care, that assignment of patients and delegating selected nursing functions to the LPN. The LPN is accountable for individual actions or practices within their scope of practice, including the acceptance of delegated functions and for decisions and actions taken in the provision of nursing care.

About You

• Graduate of a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing course and current certification in Nova Scotia
• Recent experience administering medications and/or a pharmacology course is required
• CPR certification
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working in a team environment
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long Assignment, Full-Time / 75 Hours Bi-Weekly
• January 2026 to January 2027, approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

$31.73 - $35.81 Hourly

$37.06 with 25 years of LPN experience

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.