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

VON Canada (Nova Scotia); Truro; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses to join their team. This role offers the chance to provide essential medical care in diverse community settings, ensuring patients receive the best possible support. With a focus on continuous learning and clinical autonomy, you will be empowered to work to your full scope. Enjoy competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to grow your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Vacation time

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel compensation

Comprehensive orientation program

SMART phone provided

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to children, youth, adults, and seniors in their homes.
• Manage diabetes, dialysis, medication, and palliative care.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Diabetes management

Medication management

Palliative care

Phlebotomy

Wound care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

Job description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Regular, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Program Name: Visiting Nursing
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU - Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement
On-Call: No
Area of work: Truro, Colchester & East Hants Counties
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.