Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Harbourstone Enhanced Care team based in Sydney, 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,  made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance ProgramLife, travel, and other insurancesAccess to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit planNSHEPP pension plan Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insuranceFree onsite parkingAccess 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 eventsAccess to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of ExcellenceOpportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiativesRecognition 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 staffCompetence in numerous care areas including, but not limited to:

• Palliative Care Management
• Medication Administration
• Venipuncture
• Butterfly Insertion Set
• Catheter/Suprapubic 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 improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

Graduate from an approved Practical Nursing ProgramApproved Pharmacology and Physical Assessment course (if not completed during diploma)Current registration with provincial regulatory bodyAbility to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidaysA valid CPR & First Aid Certification (required)A clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening upon hireProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteAny previous course in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care to be a huge assetPrevious working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an assetA 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.

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