Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Term Care

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 228171 Location: Central Zone, Hants Community Hospital Department: OPCZ LTC Halliburton Place HCH Type of Employment: Casual Hourly PT long-assignment (60%) x 1 Union: NSNU Nursing Position Posting Closing Date: 9-Nov-26 About the Opportunity Under their scope of practice and in collaboration with patients and the health care team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides care for patients with defined health challenges and predictable outcomes.

As the acuity or complexity increases and/or outcomes are not predictable, the LPN, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides nursing interventions, within their scope of practice. The RN retains accountability for the assignment and/or delegation of patient care activities to the LPN, but the LPN is accountable for individual actions or practices.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Graduate of a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing Program Current registration (or eligibility) with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing required Current CPR Certification Experience with Alzheimer's and other related Dementias an asset Demonstrated clinical skills Effective communication skills The ability to work independently and as an effective team member Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours Long assignment part-time position; 45 hours bi-weekly Compensation and Benefits $31.73 - $35.81 Hourly $37.06 Hourly with 25 years of experience Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.