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

VON Canada; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nova Scotia seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide comprehensive medical care across various community settings. The successful candidate will manage diabetes, conduct wound care, and deliver medication management. Applicants must be licensed in Nova Scotia and possess a valid driver's license. A robust benefits package is offered, including competitive salaries and a defined benefit pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health and dental benefits

Qualifications

• Must be Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Nova Scotia.
• Experience in community health is an asset.
• Access to a reliable vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to children, youth, adults, and seniors in homes.
• Administer diabetes management and dialysis.
• Conduct medication management and palliative care.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse License

Community health experience

Valid driver's license

Ability to wear PPE

Job description

Requisition Details

Employment Status: Permanent, Full time. Program Name: Visiting Nursing. Bi-Weekly Hours: 75. Work Schedule: Days, with an evening weekend rotation. Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU – Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement. On-Call: No. Area of work: Truro, Colchester & East Hants Counties.

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)

Work 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.