Competition #:420-21-08-10 -26 Job Title: RPL Candidates to Train as Continuing Care Assistants

Dept.: Nursing Start Date: Immediately

Posted Date: August 10, 2026 Close Date: August 17, 2026

Reg/Temp: Temporary Full Time Full/Part: Full-time (10 Vacancies)

(Subject to change) 80 hrs. bi-weekly

Union: CAW/UNIFOR

Applications accepted until 4:00 PM

Opening Statement The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is a Long-Term Care Home to 137 Residents and employs 290 staff in various Departments. The RK works with CCA Recognized Prior Learning (RPL) Program in collaboration with the Health Association Nova Scotia (HANS).

Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a CCA Certification from Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness. Current Funding Assistance is provided for Phase I and Phase 2 and first Exam by Department of Seniors in Long Term Care (DSLTC). Not every candidate will be approved funding; funding is available short-term and allocated by Zone. Condition of funding; the RPL Recipient agrees upon application to provide a return service commitment which takes effect immediately following NS Certifications available on first come first serve basis via Dept Health and successful candidates are required to sign a return-to-work agreement of two years following certification with the R.K.

What is RPL (Recognized Prior Learning)?

- Become a CCA while working full time, with hands- on experience and online education
- Path 1 Recognizes work life experiences, employment, and all prior education/ Path II – PSW/PCW etc. to CCA
- Tuition, books, and online education cost covered




- Supportive learning environment with CCA mentorship and Clinical Support
- Comfort with use of technology required and owning your own computer

CORE COMPETENCIES: Resident centered focus; Communication; Conflict Management Self & Community Awareness; and Teamwork (fosters Teamwork)

Qualifications: Provincial certification in Continuing Care Assistant (CCA). Provincial CCA certification required for permanent employment. Registered member of the CCA Registry (Continuing Care Assistant Program – HANS). For further information please refer to: CCA (Job) Description located on R.K. Macdonald Nursing Home’s website: @https://www.rkmacdonald.ca/

Hours of Work (Rotations include weekends) Day/evening Shifts (subject to change) 12 hr/8hr. rotations DDNN; LW/SW Days – pending available rotations once trained.

Salary: Start Rate of $24.4130/ hr. until certified as per Unifor contract pay scale (Paid Breaks & 80 hrs. bi- weekly)

Benefits/Pension Information

Comprehensive Benefits if 1 yr. or more Pension – (Can deferred for 3mos

Vacation, holiday – Prorated for fiscal year start Sick benefits- (Upon Completion of a 528 hr. Probation Period)

Health Perks – Health (Travel), Dental,



Life Good Life – Corp Rate

Closing Statement: Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview to be contacted. Interviews held within two weeks of closing date. These are UNIFOR bargaining unit positions.

Preference given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation.

Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical and mental abilities. Successful applicants will require a Police check with Vulnerable Sector (at own expense), 2 successful reference checks and meet necessary certifications and work permits as applicable. Internal applicants to apply by using the Internal Application Form, External Applicants To ensure fairness and tracking, applications will only be accepted online.

In-person/onsite resume drop-ins will not be accepted. Apply by quoting the Competition # you are interested in, attach, resume/cover letter and proof of eligibility to work in Canada for applicants who are not Canadian Citizens to [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in the R.K.

MacDonald Nursing Home

Disclaimer: Please refer to nursing home website for complete job posting https://www.rkmacdonald.ca/

📌 Competition #:420-21-08-10 -26 RPL Candidates to Train as Continuing Care Assistants (Antigonish)
🏢 RK MacDonald Nursing Home
📍 Antigonish