Licensed Practical Nurse Transitional Health

Job Description

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.

Through a new innovative partnership with Nova Scotia Health (NSH) we are opening the first transitional health facility in our province in West Bedford. Shannex is the operating partner for the transitional care centre on behalf of Nova Scotia Health. you will have an opportunity to work in a facility with a purpose and design dedicated to providing care to NSH patients in central zone who no longer require hospital care but need services before they can safely return home/community.

We are searching for a Part timeLicensed Practical Nurse to join ourTransitional HealthFacilitybased in West Bedford Nova Scotia: West Bedford Transitional Health.

The transitional healthmodel supports patients/families who require additional time services and support to transition back to home/community by providing an alternate space with intentional programming building design and resource allocation to increase the probability of returning to their previous living situation.

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 youve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.

Additional benefits include:
Approximate Hourly Wage: $29.75 $34.74

Comprehensive health vision and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
Life travel and other insurances
Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through Consult Plus
Pension plan
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 Shannexs 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:

Performs initial and regular health assessments to maintain patient quality of life.

Supports development of individualized care plans that focus on the patients functional abilities and support network.

Assessing planning implementing and evaluating nursing care of patients.

Ensures compliance with Philosophy of Service and patient care plan to ensure optimal health and wellness for each patient.

Manages patient medication in accordance with legislative requirements.

Follows the process in place for safekeeping of medications

Administers and records prescribed medications in accordance with facility policy.

Provides consultation regarding patient issues and standards of care to interdisciplinary team.

Communicates with all other departmental teams to increase awareness of patient health changes to ensure effective service. (e.g. decrease in appetite).

Ensures all completed care tasks are documented appropriately using identified technology and tools.

Supports a commitment to ongoing quality improvement continuous exploration and implementation of new approaches learning teaching and mentoring.

About you:

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement collaboration and accountability you bring:

A Diploma in Practical Nursing and are currently registered with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing.

Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Availability to work a schedule of flexible hours and all shifts inclusive of days evenings nights weekends and holidays

Advanced proficiency in the English language is required proficiency in other languages considered an asset

Ability to provide a CPR & Emergency First Aid Certificate Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening upon hire

A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations services and care.

Asset: Previous experience supporting admission discharge and care of vulnerable populations with complex social situations; implementing care plans and identifying resources that will give the patient every opportunity to be successful in returning to home/community.

About us:

It all began in 1988 when our Founder Joseph Shannon purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney Cape Breton. For more than three decades Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations services and care in Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario. Our industryleading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences Shannex Enhanced Care Faubourg du Mascaret Care at Home team members and Transitional Health who create an exceptional resident & patient experience and a positive fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.

If youre ready to join the Shannex team of Great People apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity diversity inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.