Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Southern Northumberland Strait (Pictou)

Health Association Nova Scotia (Nova Scotia Department of Seniors and Long Term Care) – New Glasgow, NS, Canada

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 the Northern 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 preparation 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

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