Posted 24 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - DePaul Hall
@ Shannex
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Overview
Shannex is hiring a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse for the opening team of DePaul Hall Enhanced Care in Bedford, Nova Scotia, opening October 2026. The role covers assessing and documenting resident needs, administering medication, applying treatments and supervising health care staff. The posting states flexible days, nights, weekends and holidays, plus a benefits package and pension plan.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate resident care
- Administer and record prescribed medication
- Apply dressings and treatments per physician orders
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting
- Assist with supervision of other health care staff
Requirements summary:
- Registration with the provincial Practical Nursing regulatory body
- Flexible availability for days, nights, weekends and holidays
- Valid CPR and First Aid certification (preferred)
- Clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening
- Experience with seniors in long-term care or senior living (an asset)
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Practical Nursing registration, CPR, First Aid |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness, Transit support, Paid training |
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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
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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 | 234 |
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If compassion, professionalism, and integrity drive you, a rewarding career at Shannex could be your next great move. Our communities are more than places to work — they’re places where Great People connect, care, and Lead the Way to Better Living.
We’re opening DePaul Hall Enhanced Care in Bedford, Nova Scotia, in October 2026, and we’re searching for an experienced and passionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our opening team.
Why Shannex?
When you join Shannex, you join a community of talented professionals who care deeply about what they do — and about each other. We’re proud to offer meaningful work, growth opportunities, and a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (if eligible)
- Vacation accrual begins immediately and travel insurance (if eligible)
- Pension plan for part-time and full-time staff
- Free onsite parking
- Employee discounts on select apparel, fitness, and retail partners through our Perks Program
- 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
What You’ll Do
- Assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, documenting and directing resident needs through consultation with medical professionals, care conferences and internal staff;
- 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;
- Administers and records prescribed medication as per company policy and scope of practice;
- Maintains the standards of accurate and complete documentation and reporting;
- Applies dressings and treatments according to physician’s orders and policy;
- Assists with supervision and evaluation of job performance and behavior of other health care staff.
What You Bring
- Registration with the provincial Practical Nursing regulatory body
- Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Valid CPR & First Aid Certification preferred
- A clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening
- 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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