Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Visiting Nursing - Full-time

VON Canada; Sydney; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that values clinical autonomy and continuous learning. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you'll provide essential medical care to diverse patients in their homes, ensuring they receive the best possible support. You'll enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a real impact in your community. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team, this role offers a fulfilling career path for those passionate about healthcare. If you're ready to embrace a rewarding challenge, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Vacation time

Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD)

Employee Assistance Program

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel compensation

Comprehensive orientation program

SMART phone provided

Portability of Seniority

Qualifications

• Must be Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the province of practice.
• Experience in community health is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to patients in their homes and communities.
• Manage diabetes, medications, and perform wound care.

Skills

Diabetes management

Medication management

Palliative care

Wound care

Phlebotomy

Community health experience

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

Tools

SMART phone

Job description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Regular, Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Program Name: Visiting Nursing

Work Schedule: Days, with evening and weekend rotation

Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU

Work Location: Sydney/Cape Breton Metro

Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

With VON you get to hit the open road, where the scenery and work are different every day. We offer a workplace free from the repetitive and boring, where you can work to your full scope, have clinical autonomy, continuous learning, and meet some great people along the way.

Come for the job, stay for the learning, and the chance to make a difference.

What we can offer you:

• Opportunity to work to full scope and expand your knowledge
• Competitive salaries and vacation time
• Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance Program
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contribution
• Travel compensation
• Comprehensive orientation program
• SMART phone provided to keep you connected during work time
• The opportunity to make a difference in your community
• Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement

What you’ll be doing:

Our LPNs provide medical care to children, youth, adults and seniors in their homes and other settings in communities across Nova Scotia.

• Diabetes management
• Dialysis
• Medication management
• Palliative care
• Phlebotomy
• Wound care; incl. negative pressure wound therapy and complex wounds
• …and much more

What we need from you:

• Must be Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the province of practice
• Experience in community health an asset
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required and a Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.

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