If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider a rewarding career as a Licensed Practical Nurse with our new West Bedford Transitional Health team, where you will help redefine how patients transition from hospital to home.This innovative facility integrates data and technology into patient assessment, care delivery, and communication, while providing specialized, person-centred support for individuals who no longer require hospital-level treatment but need additional care to safely return home or transition back into their community. Our team is committed to dignity, safety, and clinical excellence in every interaction.Reporting to the Manager of Transitional Services, the LPN is integral in supporting the goal of returning to home/community by being engaged in interprofessional collaboration, offering evidence based clinical expertise to inform care plans that fit with patient/family goals, using effective communication strategies, shared decision-making, and mutual support.Meaningful BenefitsYou will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members dedicated to helping patients successfully transition from hospital care back to their homes and communities. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in an environment where integrity, teamwork, and safety are at the heart of everything we do. At the end of every day, you will know you've made a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.Additional Benefits IncludeLife, travel, and other insurancesComprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance ProgramAccess to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit planPension planVacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insuranceNSNU seniorityShannex 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 OpportunityPerforms initial and regular health assessments to maintain patient quality of lifeAssists with assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care of all patients.Ensures compliance with Philosophy of Service and patient care plan to ensure optimal health and wellness for each patientAdministers and records prescribed medications in accordance with facility policy.Provides consultation regarding patient issues and standards of care to interdisciplinary teamEnsures Continuing Care Assistants/PSWs are completing care tasks in a timely manner.Ensures Continuing Care Assistants/ document all completed care, incidents, and errors accuratelyAssists patients 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 chairAssists with patient's special needs, e.G. eye care, colostomy, and catheterApplies dressings and treatments according to physician's orders and facility policyAssists with the development, implementation and evaluation of care plansDocuments according to facility policy e.G Daily Patient Care Record,



Medication Administration Record (MAR), patient progress notes, initiating medication incident reports, incident reports, and other facility specific documentation as requiredProvides leadership and direction to team by fostering and promoting best practices.Assists with the supervision and evaluation of job performance and behaviour of the Continuing Care AssistantsOrientates and trains new Team Members on all departmental standards, procedures, and policiesAssists in the coordination of patient care by adjusting assignments to meet care needs according to the number of and experience level of available staffAbout YouIn 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 Practical Nursing regulatory bodyMinimum two years nursing experienceDemonstrated supervisory skills and ability to evaluate employee job performance.Proof of valid CPR & First Aid Certification (required)Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointmentAdheres to the Standards of Nursing Practice, Code of Ethics, and Regulations as defined by provincial legislationMaintains current knowledge of literature and applied research for the delivery of health careMaintains knowledge of current legislation and program requirements that governSpecialized courses such as: Foot Care, Palliative Care, Venipuncture considered an assetAdditional course completion, such as Dementia: Understanding the Journey and Back in Form Lift & Transfer Program considered to be an assetBilingualism in French/English considered an assetPrevious experience supporting admission and discharge of vulnerable populations with complex social situations; implementing care plansand identifying resources that will give the patient every prospect to be successful in returning to home/community.

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse, Transitional Health (Lakeside)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Lakeside