Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-time Evenings

Victorian Order of Nurses; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Nova Scotia seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to offer vital medical care in community environments. The role ensures diverse responsibilities such as medication and wound management while supporting patients in their homes. Candidates should have a valid nursing license and a commitment to community health.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and vacation time

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Tiered Benefits (Health, Dental, LTD)

Travel compensation

Comprehensive orientation program

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the province of practice.
• Experience in community health is an asset.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to various age groups in home settings.
• Manage diabetes, conduct phlebotomy, and provide wound care.

Skills

Patient Care

Diabetes Management

Medication Management

Wound Care

Phlebotomy

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification

Job description

Requisition Details:Employment Status: Regular, Full-time (1.0 FTE) Program Name: Visiting NursingNumber of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75Work Schedule: Evenings, WeekendsUnion/Bargaining Unit: NSNUOn Call: Yes

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

Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement

The power to change lives!

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)

About us:

VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal and social support to people who want tolive every day to the fullestwhile remaining in their own homes and communities.

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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