Licensed Practical Nurse

If compassion, professionalism, and integrity drive you, a rewarding career at Shannex could be your next great move. Our communities are more than places to work — they're places where Great People connect, care, and Lead the Way to Better Living.

We're opening Adeline Hall Enhanced Care in Bedford, Nova Scotia, in June 2026, and we're searching for an experienced and passionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our opening team.

Why Shannex?

When you join Shannex, you join a community of talented professionals who care deeply about what they do — and about each other. We're proud to offer meaningful work, growth opportunities, and a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (if eligible)
• Vacation accrual begins immediately and travel insurance (if eligible)
• Pension plan for part-time and full-time staff 
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts on select apparel, fitness, and retail partners through our Perks Program
• 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
• Work life balance Smooth Week Offered  (Full-time positions with 12 hrs shifts have 7 consecutive days off every 6 weeks)

What You'll Do

• Assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, documenting and directing resident needs through consultation with medical professionals, care conferences and internal staff;
• 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;
• Administers and records prescribed medication as per company policy and scope of practice;
• Maintains the standards of accurate and complete documentation and reporting;
• Applies dressings and treatments according to physician's orders and policy;
• Assists with supervision and evaluation of job performance and behavior of other health care staff.

What You Bring

• Registration with the provincial Practical Nursing regulatory body
• Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Valid CPR & First Aid Certification preferred
• A clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening
• Any previous course in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care to be a huge asset
• Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an asset
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for 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. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization.  Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.