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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 Western 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