Posted 2 months ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
@ Shannex
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses for flexible assignments across Retirement Living and Long-Term Care facilities in HRM and surrounding areas. The work involves assessing, planning, administering medication, wound and catheter care, and documentation for senior residents. Schedules are flexible with above-average pay and no overnight or 12-hour shifts.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care
- Administer and record prescribed medications
- Apply dressings and treatments per physician orders
- Complete catheter and ostomy care
- Maintain accurate, complete documentation
Requirements summary:
- Current Nova Scotia College of Nursing registration
- Valid CPR and First Aid certification
- Clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening
- Basic wound care knowledge
- Experience with senior populations; dementia care is a bonus
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Care home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Nova Scotia College of Nursing registration, CPR, First Aid |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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Shannex
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Full company description
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted Partnerships, Always Improving Quality and Being Accountable, define what Shannex stands for and create the framework for all that we do. Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people and friendships where the focus is on living well in the place our clients call home
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,879
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,853
- Reported office locations
- 621 Starboard Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 0N5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Shannex Incorporated
- Specialties
- Care at Home
- Retirement Living
- and Nursing Home
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Shannex Inc. offers Retirement Living, Care at Home, and Nursing Home services across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Shannex has been built on the commitment to place clients first, to provide service excellence and respect each client as an individual. Shannex is a family-owned, Maritime-based company that has been providing care to clients since 1988. Our core values; Clients First, Building Trusted…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1988 |
| Specialties | Care at HomeRetirement Livingand Nursing Home |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 261 |
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Parkland at Home is excited to offer Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) rewarding opportunities with flexible assignments across our Retirement Living and Long-Term Care facilities throughout HRM and surrounding areas.
We’re ready when you are!
About the Opportunity
- With this flexible position, you will travel between our facilities in HRM, working in an industry that is focused on taking care of others. Our diverse assignments will help develop your career with each new experience.
- Balance your life – We empower you to take charge of your career by providing flexible schedules to match your changing personal and professional needs, while offering an above average competitive wage! No overnight or 12-hour shifts!
- Assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, documenting, and directing resident needs through consultation with medical professionals & internal staff.
- Administering and recording prescribed medication as per company policy and scope of practice.
- Maintaining the standards of accurate and complete documentation and reporting.
- Applies dressings and treatments according to physician’s orders and policy.
- Completing catheter & ostomy care.
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability, you bring:
- Current registration with the provincial Nova Scotia College of Nursing
- Valid CPR & First Aid Certification
- Clear Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector screening
- A positive, energetic, fun-loving personality who enjoys working with the senior population
- Compassion by showing empathy, you respect the privacy of others, and you take action when necessary.
- Commitment to great service, a great work environment, with great people.
- Knowledge related to basic wound care and care planning interventions for wound prevention and wound healing.
- Any previous experience with Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care to be a bonus
If you are ready to join a team of Great People here Care at Home, apply today!
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