Licensed Practical Nurse, Transitional Health

Shannex Incorporated; Bedford; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental benefits +

Virtual healthcare 24/7 (FREE)

Pension plan

Vacation accrual

Travel insurance

Relocation assistance

Free onsite parking

WorkPerks program discounts

Continuing education & training

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join the West Bedford Transitional Health team. You will help patients transition from hospital to home, using data-driven, patient-centered care planning and interprofessional collaboration to support safe returns to the community.

The role emphasizes safety, dignity, and clinical excellence, with opportunities for growth and ongoing education within a respected healthcare organization.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Practical Nursing Program.
• Current registration with the provincial Practical Nursing regulatory body.
• Pharmacology and Physical Assessment coursework completion.
• Minimum two years nursing experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to evaluate employee performance.
• Proof of valid CPR & First Aid Certification.
• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check as required.
• Adheres to Standards of Nursing Practice, Code of Ethics.
• Maintains knowledge of literature and evidence-based practice.
• Bilingualism in English/French is an asset.
• Experience supporting admission/discharge of vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• 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 for optimal health.
• Administers and records prescribed medications per policy.
• Provides consultation regarding patient issues to interdisciplinary team.
• Ensures Continuing Care Assistants/PSWs complete care tasks timely.
• Documents care, incidents, and errors accurately.
• Assists with hygiene and daily living activities for patients.
• Supports patients with special needs and catheter care.
• Applies dressings and treatments per physician orders and policy.
• Helps develop, implement and evaluate care plans.
• Documents per facility policy (MAR, progress notes, incident reports).
• Provides leadership to team and promotes best practices.
• Participates in supervision and evaluation of staff performance.
• Trains new team members on standards and policies.
• Coordinates patient care by adjusting assignments to meet needs.

Skills

Supervisory skills

CPR & First Aid

Communication & teamwork

Assessment & care planning

Nursing ethics & standards

Continuing education

Bilingual English/French (asset)

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma/Certificate

Registered with provincial nursing regulatory body

Pharmacology course

Physical assessment course

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

Life, travel, and other insurances

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• 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.