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

VON Canada; Town of Shelburne; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

VON Canada recherche un Infirmier Praticien Licence (LPN) pour des soins à domicile dans le comté de Shelburne. Le poste offre des horaires flexibles et l'opportunité de travailler de façon autonome tout en fournissant des soins essentiels aux membres de la communauté. Les candidats doivent être licenciés, avoir une expérience en santé communautaire et être en mesure d'effectuer diverses procédures médicales.

Benefits

Salaires compétitifs

Allocations de voyage

Programme d'Assistance aux employés

Assurance santé et dentaire

Pension à prestations définies avec contribution de l'entreprise

Qualifications

• Licencié en tant qu'infirmier praticien dans la province.
• Expérience en santé communautaire un atout.
• Doit avoir un permis de conduire valide.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des soins médicaux aux enfants, aux jeunes, aux adultes et aux personnes âgées.
• Gestion du diabète et des médicaments.
• Soins palliatifs et soins des plaies.

Skills

Diabetes management

Medication management

Palliative care

Education

Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

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Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.8 FTE)
Program Name: Visiting Nursing
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends Biweekly Hours: 60
Union/Bargaining Unit:u00A0NSNU
On Call: Yes
Location: Shelburne County Existing Vacancy: Yes u2013 weu2019re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position u00A0 Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement u00A0

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With VON you get to hit the open road, where the scenery and work are different every day.u00A0 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.u00A0u00A0u00A0

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• 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 Planu00A0 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

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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
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What 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)

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.

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). 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.u00A0 u00A0u00A0u00A0

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