Posted 17 months ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Casual
@ The Birches Nursing Home
Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Overview
The Birches Nursing Home is hiring a casual Licensed Practical Nurse for its 42-resident long-term care home in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia. The LPN works within the interdisciplinary team under the RN and Resident Care Manager, giving direct nursing care and administering medications. Shifts are 12-hour and 8-hour days and evenings, and pay follows the C.U.P.E. Local 3199 collective agreement.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct nursing care to residents
- Work as a member of the interdisciplinary team
- Administer medications to residents
- Communicate with residents, families and co-workers
Requirements summary:
- Current registration with NSNMR
- Recognized pharmacology course
- Experience administering medicines
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to work as a contributing team member
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-06-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | NSNMR registration, Pharmacology course |
| Perks mentioned | Transit support |
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The Birches Nursing Home
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|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.)
The Birches Nursing Home in Musquodoboit Harbour, NS, Canada
Facility: The Birches Nursing Home
Location: 7702 HWY 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Nursing, Healthcare
Position Available: Casual
Facility Description:
As a Community Governed Organization and part of the Musquodoboit Harbour community since 1979, The Birches is home to 42 long term care residents who benefit from our focus on resident-centered care and honouring each person’s lifelong routine.
This is made possible through the dedication of fantastic staff from a variety of disciplines, including nursing, continuing care assistants, recreation, maintenance, food services, laundry, housekeeping, and administrative support. Active volunteers also complement our day-to-day work. The Birches is committed to the highest standards of support and services and promotes a health workplace for its 100 staff. The organization fosters a healthy work life balance and uses the latest best practice information at all levels.
Job Summary:
The LPN functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team under the direction of the RN & the Resident Care Manager to provide direct nursing care to residents.
Qualifications:
- Current registration with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR).
- Recognized Pharmacology course and experience in the administration of medicines.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with residents, families, visitors and co-workers.
- Ability to work effectively as a contributing team member.
- Demonstrated ability to live the values of The Birches.
Hours of Work: Days and Evening: All Shift Hours - 12 hr / 8hr shifts.
The Birches Offers:
- Free Parking
- Comprehensive Orientation
- A supportive work environment
Salary Range: In accordance with the current collective agreement between The Birches
and C.U.P.E. Local 3199
Please note:
· This facility is not located on a bus route. Reliable transportation is required.
· Please be aware that The Birches is a pet friendly environment.
· If the full application form is not completed with all applicable information, your application will not be reviewed.
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