Meaningful BenefitsApproximate hourly wage: $32.25 - $37.66Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire)Life, travel, and other insurancesAccess to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit planRRSP program (5% employer matching)Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insuranceShannex provides relocation support and immigration assistance for qualified candidates who meet program requirements.Free 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 safetyThis healthcare role may qualify for the Government of Canada’s Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program for professionals working in eligible occupations and eligible rural or remote communities. Please visit the National?Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) for details.About the OpportunityTotal 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 ManagementMedication AdministrationVenipunctureButterfly Insertion SetCatheter/Subprapubic Catheter InsertionHead to Toe AssessmentProviding 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.About YouIn addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:Graduate from an approved Practical Nursing Program.Approved Pharmacology and Physical Assessment course (if not completed during diploma).Current registration with provincial regulatory body.Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays.A valid CPR & First Aid Certification (required).A explicit criminal record with vulnerable sector screening upon hire.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (Dartmouth) - $32.2 - $37.7 An Hour (Shubenacadie)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Shubenacadie