Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Visiting Nursing - Part-time 0.6

VON Canada; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join VON Canada as a Licensed Practical Nurse! Enjoy diverse work settings, receive competitive pay, and make a positive impact in your community. The role involves providing essential medical care with opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. Contribute to the well-being of individuals across Nova Scotia by working in a supportive environment that values your skills.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and vacation time

Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD)

Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contribution

Travel compensation

Comprehensive orientation program

SMART phone provided

Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Providing medical care including diabetes management, medication management, and palliative care.
• Working with patients in their homes and other community settings.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Community health knowledge

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.6 FTE)

Program Name: Visiting Nursing

Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 45

Work Schedule: Days, with an evening and weekend rotation

Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU - Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement

On-Call: No

Area of work: Cumberland County

Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position

Join VON and make a difference!

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 across Nova Scotia, including:

• 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; 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. Physical activities include lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements emphasizing good body mechanics. Individuals 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 will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for seniority comparison.

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