LPN Supervisor - TFT - Indefinite

Temporary Full-Time (75 hrs per bi-weekly pay) LENGTH OF TIME: 13 MONTHS

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Meadows is a 105 bed Long Term Care Facility that is undergoing an exciting transformation in creating empowered neighborhood teams that focus on principles of resident centered care. The primary purpose of the position is to serve the Residents by attending to their medical needs and ensuring their physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs are met, throughout the day and night and to provide leadership, guiding and teaching to other roles (CCA/LPN) and work collaboratively with neighborhood team members. The LPN Assistant Supervisor will perform duties in accordance with the Mission Statement, Standards, Policies and Procedures of The Meadows (TVM). The position requires the successful candidate to be available for all shifts – days, nights, weekends and holidays and call-in’s. You may be required to wear a mask for the duration of a shift in the event of an outbreak. The Meadows is a member of HANS group of Employee Benefits Plan and NSHEPP pension plan.

The LPN – Assistant Unit Supervisor plays a central role in delivering safe, compassionate, and resident-centred care at The Meadows. Working within your scope of practice, you will provide direct nursing care to medically stable residents while leading, coaching, and supervising CCA, Floor LPN, SSW, FSW, and ESW team members across your assigned households.

This is a leadership position for an LPN who is ready to take ownership of household operations, drive quality care outcomes, and contribute to a positive workplace culture rooted in the Eden Alternative philosophy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Resident Care (80% of role)

• Perform assessments and reassessments; use tools such as MMSE, Scott Fall Risk, and Braden Scale
• Administer medications, treatments, glucometers, vitals, and wound care within LPN scope
• Develop, revise, and evaluate resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Round on assigned households each shift; ensure care aligns with the Care Plan and Kardex
• Complete narcotic counts, lab requisitions, specimen collection, and medication cupboard management
• Communicate medical status changes to the RN Supervisor and collaborate on unstable residents
• Prepare and send end-of-shift reports to DOC, ADOC, Clinical Coordinator, and HR Manager (Charge Nurse shifts)
• Observe mealtimes for correct texture/diet; collaborate with dietitian on nutritional concerns
• Use PIECES tools for responsive behaviors; engage residents in meaningful daily activities

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Monitor, coach, and supervise CCA, Floor LPN, FSW, ESW, and SSW performance
• Conduct initial investigations of staff incidents and behavioral concerns; prepare reports for management
• Intervene in serious misconduct situations (including placing employees on administrative leave after hours)
• Participate in hiring, orientation, and informal performance feedback for nursing and care staff
• Serve as a liaison on interdepartmental issues and resident/family concerns

Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulations (locked medications, privacy, OHS)
• Complete incident reports and initiate investigations in a timely manner
• Participate in multidisciplinary care meetings, pharmacy committee, and quality indicator data collection
• Order medical supplies; maintain organized charts, doctor's orders, and standing orders

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum requirement – LPN currently licensed in the Province of Nova Scotia
• Preferred Minimum 6 months to 1 (one) year recent relevant experience administering meds required.
• Preferred Minimum two years nursing experience required where good nursing judgment and skills, leadership and management abilities have been demonstrated.
• Demonstrated sincere willingness and passion to engage and participate with those who live in our home and lead others to enhance resident’s social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs.
• Preferred experience in dealing with the elderly, including clients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
• Completed Pharmacology through the LPN Core Program or through a post-graduate course approved by the Practical Nurses Licensing Board.
• Must be well organized and be able to initiate workload and work independently. To work within your scope of practice and work closely with the Supervisors team.
• Preferred previous management/supervisory experience.
• Must have or be willing to take CPR certification, the Alzheimer’s disease and Related Dementia Care course, and other courses that are offered or required.
• Must have the ability to work in harmony as a member of the multidisciplinary team, lead, support and direct the Neighborhood Team, be an example by promoting and upholding all policies and have the ability to take an active role in coaching and supervising staff while maintaining a positive attitude and be able to keep things in confidence.
• Be reliable and available to attend work.
• As a member of the Care Team, all individuals may be responsible for care duties of facility pets
• Promote and support a positive work environment.
• The ability to use computers and scheduling system.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a busy environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A mission-driven, team-oriented workplace in a non-profit long-term care setting
• Opportunities for professional development, committee participation, and leadership growth
• A workplace culture grounded in the Eden Alternative — combating helplessness, loneliness, and boredom
• We offer a competitive compensation and a pension plan, and free on-site parking.