LPN Supervisor - Casual
About the role
ABOUT THE ROLE
The LPN – Assistant Unit Supervisor plays a central role in delivering safe, compassionate, and resident-centred care at The Meadows. Working within your scope of practice, you will provide direct nursing care to medically stable residents while leading, coaching, and supervising CCA, Floor LPN, SSW, FSW, and ESW team members across your assigned households.
This is a leadership position for an LPN who is ready to take ownership of household operations, drive quality care outcomes, and contribute to a positive workplace culture rooted in the Eden Alternative philosophy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Resident Care (80% of role)
Perform assessments and reassessments; use tools such as MMSE, Scott Fall Risk, and Braden Scale
Administer medications, treatments, glucometers, vitals, and wound care within LPN scope
Develop, revise, and evaluate resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
Round on assigned households each shift; ensure care aligns with the Care Plan and Kardex
Complete narcotic counts, lab requisitions, specimen collection, and medication cupboard management
Communicate medical status changes to the RN Supervisor and collaborate on unstable residents
Prepare and send end-of-shift reports to DOC, ADOC, Clinical Coordinator, and HR Manager (Charge Nurse shifts)
Observe mealtimes for correct texture/diet; collaborate with dietitian on nutritional concerns
Use PIECES tools for responsive behaviours; engage residents in meaningful daily activities
Supervisory Responsibilities
Monitor, coach, and supervise CCA, Floor LPN, FSW, ESW, and SSW performance
Conduct initial investigations of staff incidents and behavioural concerns; prepare reports for management
Intervene in serious misconduct situations (including placing employees on administrative leave after hours)
Participate in hiring, orientation, and informal performance feedback for nursing and care staff
Serve as a liaison on interdepartmental issues and resident/family concerns
Operations & Compliance
Ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulations (locked medications, privacy, OHS)
Complete incident reports and initiate investigations in a timely manner
Participate in multidisciplinary care meetings, pharmacy committee, and quality indicator data collection
Order medical supplies; maintain organized charts, doctor’s orders, and standing admission orders
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Current registration as an LPN with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
College Diploma (2 years) in Practical Nursing
Completed Pharmacology through the LPN Core Program or an approved post-graduate course
Minimum 2 years nursing experience demonstrating judgment, leadership, and clinical competence
Minimum 1 year recent experience in medication administration
Current or willingness to obtain CPR certification and Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementia Care certification
Preferred
Previous supervisory or charge nurse experience
Experience working with older adults, including those living with dementia
Familiarity with Eden Alternative and resident-centred care philosophies
Knowledge of WHMIS, fire safety, evacuation procedures, and OHS legislation
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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About The Meadows Home for Special Care
The Meadows Home for Special Care is a 105 single room licensed not-for-profit nursing care facility located in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. We are registered as a Society in 1971 under Tidal View Manor. A new modern and homelike facility was built in 2011. Residential-scale ‘houses’ are complemented by larger public-scaled spaces with amenities and group activity rooms. Each house has access to its own open-concept kitchen/dining/living room and to landscaped courtyards.
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LPN Supervisor - Casual
About the role
ABOUT THE ROLE
The LPN – Assistant Unit Supervisor plays a central role in delivering safe, compassionate, and resident-centred care at The Meadows. Working within your scope of practice, you will provide direct nursing care to medically stable residents while leading, coaching, and supervising CCA, Floor LPN, SSW, FSW, and ESW team members across your assigned households.
This is a leadership position for an LPN who is ready to take ownership of household operations, drive quality care outcomes, and contribute to a positive workplace culture rooted in the Eden Alternative philosophy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Resident Care (80% of role)
Perform assessments and reassessments; use tools such as MMSE, Scott Fall Risk, and Braden Scale
Administer medications, treatments, glucometers, vitals, and wound care within LPN scope
Develop, revise, and evaluate resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
Round on assigned households each shift; ensure care aligns with the Care Plan and Kardex
Complete narcotic counts, lab requisitions, specimen collection, and medication cupboard management
Communicate medical status changes to the RN Supervisor and collaborate on unstable residents
Prepare and send end-of-shift reports to DOC, ADOC, Clinical Coordinator, and HR Manager (Charge Nurse shifts)
Observe mealtimes for correct texture/diet; collaborate with dietitian on nutritional concerns
Use PIECES tools for responsive behaviours; engage residents in meaningful daily activities
Supervisory Responsibilities
Monitor, coach, and supervise CCA, Floor LPN, FSW, ESW, and SSW performance
Conduct initial investigations of staff incidents and behavioural concerns; prepare reports for management
Intervene in serious misconduct situations (including placing employees on administrative leave after hours)
Participate in hiring, orientation, and informal performance feedback for nursing and care staff
Serve as a liaison on interdepartmental issues and resident/family concerns
Operations & Compliance
Ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulations (locked medications, privacy, OHS)
Complete incident reports and initiate investigations in a timely manner
Participate in multidisciplinary care meetings, pharmacy committee, and quality indicator data collection
Order medical supplies; maintain organized charts, doctor’s orders, and standing admission orders
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Current registration as an LPN with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)
College Diploma (2 years) in Practical Nursing
Completed Pharmacology through the LPN Core Program or an approved post-graduate course
Minimum 2 years nursing experience demonstrating judgment, leadership, and clinical competence
Minimum 1 year recent experience in medication administration
Current or willingness to obtain CPR certification and Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementia Care certification
Preferred
Previous supervisory or charge nurse experience
Experience working with older adults, including those living with dementia
Familiarity with Eden Alternative and resident-centred care philosophies
Knowledge of WHMIS, fire safety, evacuation procedures, and OHS legislation
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for LPN Supervisor jobs in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
About The Meadows Home for Special Care
The Meadows Home for Special Care is a 105 single room licensed not-for-profit nursing care facility located in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. We are registered as a Society in 1971 under Tidal View Manor. A new modern and homelike facility was built in 2011. Residential-scale ‘houses’ are complemented by larger public-scaled spaces with amenities and group activity rooms. Each house has access to its own open-concept kitchen/dining/living room and to landscaped courtyards.