Posted 2 months ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
@ Shannex
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for its Parkland at the Common team in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on a temporary full-time basis. The nurse provides total nursing care to residents, administers medications, and supports the interdisciplinary care team. The posting states an approximate hourly wage of $32.25 to $37.66 and a flexible schedule covering days, nights, weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities:
- Provide total nursing care to residents
- Administer and record prescribed medications
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care
- Perform venipuncture, catheter insertion and dressings
- Document and report resident care accurately
Requirements summary:
- Graduate of an approved Practical Nursing Program
- Current registration with provincial regulatory body
- Valid CPR and First Aid certification
- Clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening
- Flexible availability including nights, weekends and holidays
- Experience in long-term care or senior living is an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPR, First Aid |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Practical Nursing |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Employee discount, Transit support, Paid training |
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Shannex
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Leading the Way to Better Living
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 | 251 |
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Parkland at the Common team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.
Additional benefits include:
- Approximate hourly wage: $32.25 - $37.66
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire)
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Shannex provides relocation support and immigration assistance for qualified candidates who meet program requirements.
- Free onsite parking
- Access 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 events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
- This 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 Opportunity
- Total 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 Management
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture
- Butterfly Insertion Set
- Catheter/Subprapubic Catheter Insertion
- Head to Toe Assessment
- Providing 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 You
In 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 clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening upon hire
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Any previous course in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care to be a huge asset
- Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an asset
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.
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