Licensed Practical Nurse

MacLeod Cares Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home is a 66-bed long-term care home in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, central to all services and amenities. We are proud to provide compassionate, person-centered care in a close-knit community environment where Residents feel at home. Operating under MacLeod Group Health Services Limited (MGHSL), we are committed to creating a positive, supportive workplace where team members grow, lead, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Residents and their families. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide holistic Resident-centered care that supports the physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological well-being of those in our community. Working within your scope of practice, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans to ensure Residents receive safe, high-quality nursing care. In this leadership role, you will provide clinical guidance and supervision to Continuing Care Assistants, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture of excellence within the Home. MacLeod Cares strives to be industry leading while demonstrating exceptional care for our Residents and their families. Whether you are newly certified or bring years of experience, you will be supported through mentorship, training, and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

Provide holistic Resident-centered care that supports the physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological well-being of those in our community; Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans to ensure Residents receive safe, high-quality nursing care; Provide clinical guidance and supervision to Continuing Care Assistants; Foster collaboration, accountability, and a culture of excellence within the Home

Requirements

Valid LPN Certification in Nova Scotia, including pharmacology, health assessment, and medication administration; Certification in Safe Resident Handling; Demonstrated leadership and ability to supervise and support care staff; Strong clinical judgement, assessment, and documentation skills; A clear vulnerable sector and criminal record check

Benefits

Mentorship; training; opportunities for professional growth