Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job summary

Oversee day-to-day client care, care assessments, and quality assurance to maintain high standards and a consistent, positive experience for clients and families. Collaborate with the service team, monitor service quality and team performance, maintain community and healthcare relationships, support outreach and referrals, and participate in the rotating after-hours escalation schedule.

Job details

Are you an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who enjoys building relationships, supporting families, and leading high-quality home care? At Home Instead, we believe individuals should be supported to live safely, confidently and with dignity in the place they call home. Through personalized, non-medical home care, we help clients maintain their independence and quality of life. The Licensed Practical Nurse enjoys building strong relationships and creating a positive client and family experience. The role combines oversight of client care, quality standards, team collaboration, and community engagement to help ensure consistent, high-quality support throughout each client’s care journey. Responsibilities Help maintain and ensure strong standards of care Manage and support day-to-day client care experience Oversee and strengthen the care assessment and quality assurance process Collaborate with the service team to support continuity of care Monitor service quality, client satisfaction, and team performance Maintain relationships with healthcare providers, senior living communities, and community partners Participate in community outreach and referral activities as needed Participate in the rotating after-hours escalation schedule What We’re Looking For Current LPN or RN designation in good standing in Nova Scotia 5+ years' experience in senior care, home care, community healthcare, or a related setting Proactive, confident, and comfortable taking initiative Supervisory experience is an asset Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Professional, compassionate approach Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle Why Home Instead Competitive compensation Matching Group RRSP Health and dental benefits Learning and career development opportunities A supportive, collaborative team environment If you are looking for a leadership role where you can support a strong team and help deliver an exceptional experience for seniors and their families, we would love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Oversee day-to-day client care, care assessments, and quality assurance to maintain high standards and a consistent, positive experience for clients and families. Collaborate with the service team, monitor service quality and team performance, maintain community and healthcare relationships, support outreach and referrals, and participate in the rotating after-hours escalation schedule.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a current LPN or RN designation in good standing in Nova Scotia and have at least five years of experience in senior care, home care, community healthcare, or a related setting. The role calls for initiative, strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, a compassionate and professional approach, and a valid driver’s license with a reliable vehicle; supervisory experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Matching Group RRSP
• Health And Dental Benefits
• Learning And Career Development Opportunities
• Supportive, Collaborative Team Environment

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Client Care Oversight
• Care Assessments
• Quality Assurance
• Continuity Of Care
• Service Quality Monitoring
• Client Satisfaction
• Team Performance Management
• Team Collaboration
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Organization
• Problem-Solving
• Leadership
• Community Outreach
• Referral Development
• After-Hours Escalation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services

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