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Licensed Practical Nurse
Job in
Hants County (Shubenacadie), Nova Scotia, B0N, Canada
Listed on 2026-07-21
Listing for:
Shannex Incorporated
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, LPN/LVN
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Number: J
- Job Title:
Licensed Practical Nurse Job Category:
Clinical & Nursing (LPN, RPN, RN, NP) Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Work Location:
Opal Ridge Number of Positions: 3
Job Description
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Opal Ridge Hall Enhanced Care team based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia .
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
Approximate hourly wage: $29.75 - $34.75
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
NSHEPP 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 Work Perks 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
About the Opportunity
Total nursing care and functions in accordance with the resident-directed approach to care, through the established philosophy of service.
Assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, documenting and directing resident needs through consultation with medical professionals, care conferences and internal staff
Competence in numerous care areas including, but not limited to:
Palliative Care Management Medication Administration Venipuncture Butterfly Insertion Set Catheter/Subprapubic Catheter Insertion Head to Toe Assessment
Providing leadership to health services staff and overseeing provision of quality health services respecting the client’s right to individualized planning of health services
Working with the existing management and health services teams to promote communication and compliance to policies and procedures
Maintains knowledge of current legislation and program requirements that govern long-term care
Maintain knowledge of issues and priorities within health care with a focus on continuing care
Follows the process in place for safekeeping of medications
Administers and records prescribed medications in accordance with facility policy
Provides consultation regarding resident issues and standards of care to interdisciplinary team
Assists residents 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 resident’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
Administers and records prescribed medication as per company policy and scope of practice
Maintains the standards of accurate and complete documentation and reporting
Required to act as a work area leader or mentor in providing training, advice to peers doing similar work or filling in for vacation of people leader.
Assists with supervision and evaluation of job performance and behavior of other health care staff
Additional duties as assigned
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous…
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