Licensed Practical Nurse - Transitional Health

Shannex Incorporated; Bedford; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Vacation accrual

Relocation support

Employee parking

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated in Nova Scotia is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for the West Bedford Transitional Health team to support hospital-to-home transitions with compassionate, patient-centered care.

The role involves interprofessional collaboration, medication administration, and leading Continuing Care Assistants to ensure safe, effective care plans while pursuing ongoing education in a supportive, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Practical Nursing Program.
• Current registration with provincial Practical Nursing regulatory body.
• Minimum two years nursing experience.
• Proof of valid CPR & First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and regular health assessments to maintain patient quality of life.
• Assists with assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.
• Administers and records prescribed medications in accordance with facility policy.
• Provides leadership and direction to team by fostering and promoting best practices.
• Assists with supervision and evaluation of Continuing Care Assistants/PSWs.

Skills

LPN

Supervisory skills

CPR & First Aid

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

Job description

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider a rewarding career as a Licensed Practical Nurse 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 (eligible immediately upon hire for all staff with a 0.40 FTE and higher) Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching) or pension plan [include what applies to the position/site you are posting for]
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• NSNU seniority [as applicable for NS LPN/RN positions]
• 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.
• Additional duties as required

About You

• 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.

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.