Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Visiting Nursing - Part-time 0.5

VON Canada; Truro; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

VON Canada is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a part-time role focused on community health. This position includes providing diverse medical care such as wound care and diabetes management to clients in their homes across Nova Scotia. The ideal candidate will hold a valid nursing license and be committed to improving community health outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Tiered benefits (health, dental, LTD)

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel compensation

Comprehensive orientation program

SMART phone provided

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in Nova Scotia.
• Experience in community health is an asset.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to patients in home and community settings.
• Administer diabetes management and medication management.
• Perform wound care and palliative care.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Community Health

Medication Management

Wound Care

Diabetes Management

Palliative Care

Education

Licensing as LPN in Nova Scotia

Job description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Permanent, Part Time (0.5 FTE)
Program Name: Visiting Nursing
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 37.5
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit:u00A0NSNU
On-Call: No
Existing Vacancy: Yes u2013 weu2019re 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.u00A0u00A0u00A0
What we can offer you:u00A0u00A0u00A0

• 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

u00A0What youu2019ll be doing:u00A0u00A0u00A0 Our LPNs provide medical care to children, youth, adults and seniors in their homes and other settings in communities across Nova Scotia.u00A0u00A0u00A0

• Diabetes management
• Dialysis
• Medication management
• Palliative care
• Phlebotomy
• Wound care; incl. negative pressure wound therapy and complex wounds
• u2026and much more!

u00A0What we need from you:u00A0u00A0u00A0

• Must be Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the province of practice
• Experience in community health an asset
• A valid driveru2019s 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)

u00A0 About us:

VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal and social support to people who want tou00A0live every day to the fullestu00A0while remaining in their own homes and communities.

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants):u00A0If 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).u00A0 If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at itsu2019 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.

Other terms commonly searched for this type of opportunity: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, nurse, nursing, practical nurse, clinic nurse.u00A0u00A0u00A0