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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

@ ParaMed Inc.

Bedford, Nova Scotia

Full-time
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Overview

ParaMed Inc. is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for scheduled community visits caring for patients of all ages in their homes. The role involves assessing needs, executing and adjusting care plans, and keeping records. The posting requires NSCN registration, a valid driver's licence with a vehicle, and on-call coverage including after hours.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct scheduled community nursing visits within scope of practice
  • Assess patient needs with appropriate tools
  • Execute and monitor care plans, adjusting as required
  • Build rapport and trust with patients
  • Maintain professional patient records

Requirements summary:

  • NSCN registration as LPN in good standing
  • Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle
  • Community care experience is an asset
  • Reliability, flexibility and willingness to travel
  • Required on-call coverage including after hours

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalEmployee assistance
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · workday

Employer posting date
2026-03-17
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

DepartmentNursing & personal care
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleovernight
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingClient sites, Home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsNSCN Licensed Practical Nurse registration
Driver’s licencerequired, own vehicle
Perks mentionedWellness, Home office allowance

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Job description

Job Description

In this community nursing role, you as a Licensed Practical Nurse will have scheduled visits within the community to care for patients in various settings. You will work with patients of all ages with differing complexity of care needs and play a key role in helping patients remain comfortable in their homes for as long as possible. If you are looking for a career that offers you autonomy, independence and a work-life balance, this position is for you!

Why you’ll love working here:

Be a part of a great supportive team of fellow nurses and supervisors

Attractive scheduling including every other weekend off

Opportunity to develop long term therapeutic relationships with patients

Opportunity to practice and develop complex clinical skills

Best in class training and development programs, including a comprehensive clinical orientation and hands-on skills labs

Celebration and Recognition programs

Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Company paid mobile devices

Mileage compensation

Education allowance for employees and family

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee perks and exclusive offers

What you’ll do:

Participate in scheduled visits in the community to look after patient needs within your scope of practice

Provide ethical and safe nursing care

Use appropriate assessment tools/techniques to assess patients’ individual needs

Execute and continuously monitor care plans and adjust as required

Engage patients using a collaborative approach by building rapport and trust

Maintain and update professional patient records related to patient encounters and plans

What you bring:

Registration with the NSCN as a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing

Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required

Experience in delivering community care is an asset

Reliability and flexibility

Willingness to travel to and from patient residences within a designated area

Experience working with the vulnerable population

Passion for making a difference in your community

Required on-call coverage, including after hours to ensure patient safety and to meet patient care needs.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Time Type

Full time

As the leading home care provider in the country, ParaMed Home Health Care, has proudly been helping Canadians live better at home since 1974.

When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.

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