Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Full-time Evenings

VON Canada; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nova Scotia is looking for a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to provide medical care in community settings. Responsibilities include diabetes and medication management, wound care, and palliative care. Candidates must be licensed, possess a driver’s license, and be prepared for dynamic physical activity. This position offers competitive salaries, benefits, and the opportunity to impact your community significantly.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and vacation time

Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD)

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel compensation

Comprehensive orientation program

SMART phone provided

Qualifications

• Must be Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the province of practice.
• Experience in community health is an asset.
• A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• Criminal Records Check and possible Vulnerable Sector Search required.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to children, youth, adults, and seniors in their homes.
• Manage diabetes and medications for clients.
• Perform wound care including complex wounds.
• Administer palliative care to patients.

Skills

Diabetes management

Medication management

Palliative care

Phlebotomy

Wound care

Community health experience

Education

Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Requisition Details: Employment Status: Regular, Full-time (1.0 FTE). Program Name: Visiting Nursing. Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75. Work Schedule: Evenings (2-10pm). Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU. On Call: N/A. Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position. Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement.

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.