Licensed Practical Nurse

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse will assess, plan, and implement resident care while providing leadership to health services staff. They are responsible for administering medications, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Job details

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™. We are searching for a Permanent Part-Time (0.8 FTE) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Parkland in the Valley - Embassy Hall team based in Quispamsis, New Brunswick. Meaningful Benefits You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include: Approximate hourly wage: $35.14 - $39.63 Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program Life, travel, and other insurances Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan RRSP program (6% employer matching) Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance Free onsite parking Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events 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 About The Opportunity 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 resident’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; Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of residents’ care plans; 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 About You In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring: Active registration with the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses (ANBLPN); Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays; A valid CPR & First Aid or BLS Certification (required); Ability to provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening upon hire; Advanced proficiency in the English language is required, proficiency in French considered an asset; Any previous course in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care considered an 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

The Licensed Practical Nurse will assess, plan, and implement resident care while providing leadership to health services staff. They are responsible for administering medications, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must hold active registration with the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses (ANBLPN) and possess a valid CPR & First Aid or BLS certification. The role requires the ability to work flexible shifts and provide a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Vision insurance • Dental insurance • Employee and family assistance program • Life insurance • Travel insurance • Virtual healthcare • RRSP program • Vacation accrual • Free onsite parking • WorkPerks program • Continuing education and training

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Resident assessment
• Care planning
• Medication administration
• Leadership
• Documentation
• Wound care
• Clinical reporting
• Staff supervision
• Patient care
• Long-term care
• Alzheimer's care
• Dementia care
• Communication
• Compliance

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services