Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Visiting Nursing - Part-time 0.8

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia seeks Licensed Practical Nurses to provide essential medical care across various settings. You'll enjoy a flexible schedule with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. The role requires autonomy, strong skills, and a commitment to patient care within your community.

Benefits

Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD)

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel compensation

Comprehensive orientation program

SMART phone provided

Qualifications

• Licensed as a LPN in Nova Scotia.
• Experience in community health is beneficial.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Providing medical care including diabetes and medication management.
• Performing wound care and palliative care.
• Managing complex cases and delivering care in various settings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Community health experience

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Job description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.8 FTE)

Program Name: Visiting Nursing

Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 60

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

About VON:

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. 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
• A current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check; Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
• Ability 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 emphasizing good body mechanics. The role involves walking, sitting, standing, and climbing 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.

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