Licensed Practical Nurse - DePaul Hall

Job summary

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, document, and direct residents’ care in consultation with medical professionals and care teams. Administer medications and treatments, maintain accurate records, support quality and policy compliance, and assist with supervising and evaluating healthcare staff.

Job details

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.

What you’ll do

Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, document, and direct residents’ care in consultation with medical professionals and care teams. Administer medications and treatments, maintain accurate records, support quality and policy compliance, and assist with supervising and evaluating healthcare staff.

Requirements

Applicants must be registered with the provincial Practical Nursing regulatory body and be able to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. CPR and First Aid certification are preferred; a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening is required, while dementia-care coursework and experience with older adults in long-term care or senior living are assets.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Vacation Accrual
• Travel Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Free Onsite Parking
• Employee Discounts
• Continuing Education and Training
• Recognition and Rewards

Listed skills

• Care Planning · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Resident Assessment
• Care Planning
• Medication Administration
• Clinical Documentation
• Wound Care
• Leadership
• Staff Supervision
• Communication
• Policy Compliance
• Dementia Care
• Elderly Care
• Long-Term Care
• CPR
• First Aid

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership

More jobs from Shannex Incorporated