Posted 19 months ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
@ MacLeod Cares
Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
Overview
MacLeod Cares is hiring a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse for its 66-bed long-term care home in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. The LPN delivers resident-centered care, assesses and evaluates care plans, and supervises Continuing Care Assistants. The posting states a wage of $22.68 to $34.74 per hour on a 56-hour biweekly schedule.
Pay:
$22.68–$34.74 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized resident care plans
- Provide holistic, resident-centered nursing care
- Give clinical guidance and supervision to Continuing Care Assistants
- Document nursing care and assessments
Requirements summary:
- Valid LPN certification in Nova Scotia
- Certification in Safe Resident Handling
- Demonstrated leadership and staff supervision ability
- Strong clinical judgement, assessment and documentation skills
- Clear vulnerable sector and criminal record check
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · macleod-cares
- Employer posting date
- 2025-04-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Hours per week | 28 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | LPN Certification (Nova Scotia), Safe Resident Handling Certification |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
MacLeod Cares
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 69 |
Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Port Hawkesbury
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Position: Part-Time
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Wage: $22.68–$34.74/hour
This is a 56-hour biweekly position.
MacLeod Cares Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home is a 66-bed long-term care home in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, central to all services and amenities. We are proud to provide compassionate, person-centered care in a close-knit community environment where Residents feel at home.
Operating under MacLeod Group Health Services Limited (MGHSL), we are committed to creating a positive, supportive workplace where team members grow, lead, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Residents and their families.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide holistic Resident-centered care that supports the physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological well-being of those in our community. Working within your scope of practice, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans to ensure Residents receive safe, high-quality nursing care.
In this leadership role, you will provide clinical guidance and supervision to Continuing Care Assistants, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture of excellence within the Home.
MacLeod Cares strives to be industry leading while demonstrating exceptional care for our Residents and their families. Whether you are newly certified or bring years of experience, you will be supported through mentorship, training, and opportunities for professional growth.
Qualifications:
- Valid LPN Certification in Nova Scotia, including pharmacology, health assessment, and medication administration
- Certification in Safe Resident Handling
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to supervise and support care staff
- Strong clinical judgement, assessment, and documentation skills
- A clear vulnerable sector and criminal record check
What We Offer:
- Competitive wages and benefits package
- Ongoing education, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities
- A supportive, inclusive, and team-oriented workplace culture
- Comprehensive Occupational Health & Safety training and resources to ensure you can work with confidence and care – your safety is our priority
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Residents and families every day
Safety is a shared responsibility. We are looking for candidates who value a culture of care, accountability, and proactive health and safety practices.
MacLeod Cares is committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage everyone to apply.
Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Great people are the foundation of our success!
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