Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care
Req ID: 214698
Location: Eastern Zone, Harbourview Hospital
Department: OPEZ Vac Unit HV
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
UNIFOR Nursing Position
Posting Closing Date: 15-Jan-26
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practices as an interprofessional team member working to full scope of practice. Independently provides nursing care to individuals with stable health conditions and predictable health outcomes. It is expected that the LPN will consult and practice with appropriate healthcare professionals when caring for individuals with unstable conditions and/or unpredictable health outcomes. The LPN participates 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 residents, collaboration in the development of the nursing care plan, implementation of the care plan and ongoing evaluation of the resident.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
• Graduate of an approved School of Practical Nursing
• Registered or eligible for registration with Nova Scotia College of Nursing
• Current BLS-C (HCP) certification
• One year recent (within last 2 years) med/surg experience or experience relevant to Veteran's Place
• Certification in blood glucose monitoring
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development
• Demonstrated commitment to a resident-centered approach in service delivery and proven ability to work in partnership to meet resident’s needs
• Ability to work within a team environment and to effectively contribute to resident planning processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Compassionate and caring attitude
• Supports a respectful workplace
• Ability to perform physical duties of the position including lifting, bending and stretching
• 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 (100%); 75 Hours Bi-weekly
- May be required to work weekends
- Travel to other sites is required and must have access to a reliable vehicle
Compensation and Benefits
$31.74 - $35.81 hourly
$37.07 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.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000.
This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
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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