Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Temporary, Part-time 0.8

VON Canada; Greenwood; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

VON Canada is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse to provide community health care across Nova Scotia. The role emphasizes autonomy and clinical skills while requiring a valid nursing license and reliable transport. Attractive benefits include competitive pay, a pension plan, and travel compensation, making it an excellent opportunity to impact the community positively.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contribution

Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD)

Travel compensation

Comprehensive orientation program

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse in the province of practice.
• Experience in community health is an asset.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to children, youth, adults, and seniors.
• Manage diabetes, dialysis, and medications.
• Conduct wound care and palliative care.

Skills

Medication management

Palliative care

Wound care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification

Job description

Requisition Details:

• Employment Status: Temporary, Part-time (0.8 FTE)
• Program: Visiting Nursing
• Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Includes Weekends
• Biweekly Hours: 60
• Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU
• Anticipated End Date: April 2026
• On 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 community settings across Nova Scotia. Responsibilities include:

• Diabetes management
• Dialysis
• Medication management
• Palliative care
• Phlebotomy
• Wound care, including 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 is an asset
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required; Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, involving physical activities such as lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements emphasizing good body mechanics. Individuals will 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 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. If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close it at its discretion or follow a rolling deadline as per your Collective Agreement, with each period treated as a separate posting for seniority comparison.

Other terms commonly searched for this opportunity include: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, nurse, nursing, practical nurse, clinic nurse.