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Job Number: J1125-0683 Job Title: Registered Nurse Job Category: Clinical & Nursing (LPN, RPN, RN, NP) Job Type: Temporary Full Time Date Posted: November 21, 2025 Closing Date: December 21, 2025 Schedule: Rotational Number of Positions: 1
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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™.
We are searching for a Temporay Full Time Registered Nurse to join our Orchard Court team based in Kentville, Nova Scotia.
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 you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
- 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 the group health benefit plan
- 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 Shannex's 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
- Assessing, planning, evaluating, documenting and directing residents' needs through consultation with medical professionals, care conferences and team members;
- Providing leadership to health services staff and overseeing provision of quality health services respecting the client's right to individualized planning of health services;
- Working with the existing management and health services teams to promote communication and compliance to policies and procedures;
- Assisting with the development, implementation, and evaluation of resident care plans;
- Administering and recording prescribed medication as per company policy and scope of practice;
- Applying dressings and treatments according to physician's orders and policy;
- Assisting with supervision and evaluation of job performance of care staff.
About You
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and are currently registered with the Provincial Association of Registered Nurses
- 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 valid 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.
About Us
Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.
If you're 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.
