Licensed Practical Nurse (Temporary), Transitional Health

Shannex Incorporated; Bedford; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan

Pension plan

Relocation assistance

Free parking

WorkPerks program

Continuing education

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated in Bedford, NS is seeking a licensed practical nurse for a full-time temporary position with our West Bedford Transitional Health team. You will perform initial assessments, administer medications, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to help patients transition from hospital to home.

You will supervise Continuing Care Assistants/PSWs, document care activities, and contribute to care plan development while upholding safety, ethics, and patient-centred care in a

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Practical Nursing Program.
• Current registration with provincial Practical Nursing regulatory body.
• Minimum two years nursing experience.
• CPR & First Aid Certification required.
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and regular health assessments and contribute to care plans.
• Administer and record prescribed medications per facility policy.
• Provide leadership and supervision to Continuing Care Assistants/ PSWs.
• Document care activities, incidents, and patient progress as required.
• Assist in coordination of patient care and ensure timely care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Clinical nursing

Communication

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma/Program

Job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider a rewarding career as a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (Temporary position) with our new West Bedford Transitional Health team, where you will help redefine how patients transition from hospital to home.

This innovative facility integrates data and technology into patient assessment, care delivery, and communication, while providing specialized, person-centred support for individuals who no longer require hospital-level treatment but need additional care to safely return home or transition back into their community. Our team is committed to dignity, safety, and clinical excellence in every interaction.

Reporting to the Manager of Transitional Services, the LPN is integral in supporting the goal of returning to home/community by being engaged in interprofessional collaboration, offering evidence based clinical expertise to inform care plans that fit with patient/family goals, using effective communication strategies, shared decision-making, and mutual support.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members dedicated to helping patients successfully transition from hospital care back to their homes and communities. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in an environment where integrity, teamwork, and safety are at the heart of everything we do. At the end of every day, you will know you've made a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Additional Benefits Include

• 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
• 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

• Performs initial and regular health assessments to maintain patient quality of life
• Assists with assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care of all patients.
• Ensures compliance with Philosophy of Service and patient care plan to ensure optimal health and wellness for each patient
• Administers and records prescribed medications in accordance with facility policy.
• Provides consultation regarding patient issues and standards of care to interdisciplinary team
• Ensures Continuing Care Assistants/PSWs are completing care tasks in a timely manner.
• Ensures Continuing Care Assistants/ document all completed care, incidents, and errors accurately
• Assists patients 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 patient'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
• Documents according to facility policy e.g Daily Patient Care Record, Medication Administration Record (MAR), patient progress notes, initiating medication incident reports, incident reports, and other facility specific documentation as required
• Provides leadership and direction to team by fostering and promoting best practices.
• Assists with the supervision and evaluation of job performance and behaviour of the Continuing Care Assistants
• Orientates and trains new Team Members on all departmental standards, procedures, and policies
• Assists in the coordination of patient care by adjusting assignments to meet care needs according to the number of and experience level of available staff

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Graduate from an approved Practical Nursing Program
• Approved Pharmacology and Physical Assessment course (if not completed during diploma)
• Current registration with provincial Practical Nursing regulatory body
• Minimum two years nursing experience
• Demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to evaluate employee job performance.
• Proof of valid CPR & First Aid Certification (required)
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
• Adheres to the Standards of Nursing Practice, Code of Ethics, and Regulations as defined by provincial legislation
• Maintains current knowledge of literature and applied research for the delivery of health care
• Maintains knowledge of current legislation and program requirements that govern
• Specialized courses such as: Foot Care, Palliative Care, Venipuncture considered an asset
• Additional course completion, such as Dementia: Understanding the Journey and Back in Form Lift & Transfer Program considered to be an asset
• Bilingualism in French/English considered an asset
• Previous experience supporting admission and discharge of vulnerable populations with complex social situations; implementing care plans and identifying resources that will give the patient every opportunity to be successful in returning to home/community.