Location: Eastern Zone, Eastern Memorial Hospital
Department: OPEZ General Medical Unit EMH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSNU Nursing Position

APPLY: https://jobs.nshealth.ca/job-invite/217220/

About the Opportunity

The Licensed Practical (LPN) Nurse is one of the collaborators in the Cooperative Care Model, participating in the provision of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups. As a member of the team, the LPN applies practical nursing theory in the assessment of patients, collaboration in the development of the nursing care plan, implementation of the care plan and ongoing evaluation of the patient. The LPN provides nursing services independently for patients considered stable with predictable outcomes and under direction or guidance of a registered nurse, medical practitioner, or other health care professional authorized to provide such consultation, guidance, or direction for patients considered unstable with unpredictable outcomes.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- Graduate from an approved School of Practical Nursing
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
- Current BLS-C (HCP) certification
- Ability to maintain good relationships with patients, families, and co-workers
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

- Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
- Shifts include days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation and Benefits





$31.74 – $35.81 hourly
$37.06 hourly with 25 years’ nursing experience

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You’ll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province’s largest provider of health services; we’re a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you’ll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You’ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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