Licensed Practical Nurse

Job summary

Provide resident and client care within the LPN scope of practice, collaborating with Registered Nurses and following applicable ethics and legislation. Assist with personal care, transfers, medication, monitoring, household tasks, food preparation, community outings, and inclusion activities, while providing leadership and supervision to care attendants and personal care workers.

Job details

Health Association Nova Scotia - Halifax, NS, Canada Health Association Nova Scotia is partnering with the Department of Seniors and Long-term Care to provide recruitment support to continuing care employers in Nova Scotia. There are numerous opportunities across the Central Zone. Are you a well-rounded professional, pursuing a challenging career with the chance to grow and make a real difference? There are many available positions in long term care for Licensed Practical Nurses who have a passion for working with seniors; or with home nursing, where you will provide care to people of all ages in their homes and other community settings. In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, the LPN performs a wide variety of resident care functions within the scope of practice, code of ethics, and governing legislation. The LPN provides a leadership and supervisory role to the Continuing Care Attendant/Personal Care Worker. Responsibilities Assisting clients with various personal care activities Use of lifts and slings to transfer patients with a movement disorder Administration of medication Nighttime monitoring and assistance Light housekeeping (Laundry, washing dishes, sweeping and wiping of surfaces) Basic food prep of a blenderized feed for the clients Outings in the community Facilitation of community inclusion activities Core Requirements Current Licensed (or eligible for license) with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses What We Offer Immediate openings Positions Available Across the Province Attractive Compensation and Benefits Package Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Job # 4020 Apply Now Share

What you’ll do

Provide resident and client care within the LPN scope of practice, collaborating with Registered Nurses and following applicable ethics and legislation. Assist with personal care, transfers, medication, monitoring, household tasks, food preparation, community outings, and inclusion activities, while providing leadership and supervision to care attendants and personal care workers.

Requirements

Applicants must be currently licensed, or eligible for licensure, with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses. The posting does not specify an education credential or prior experience requirement.

Benefits

• Compensation Package • Benefits Package

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Personal Care
• Patient Transfers
• Use Of Lifts And Slings
• Medication Administration
• Nighttime Monitoring
• Light Housekeeping
• Basic Food Preparation
• Community Outings
• Community Inclusion
• Resident Care
• Leadership
• Supervision
• Continuing Care

Job areas

• Healthcare