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

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

Job summary

VON Canada is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide essential medical care across Nova Scotia. This temporary, part-time role offers clinical autonomy, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth while serving the community. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with a strong commitment to patient care and community health.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and vacation time

Tiered benefits (health, dental, LTD)

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel compensation

Comprehensive orientation program

Company-provided smartphone

Opportunity to make a difference in the community

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license 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 children, youth, adults, and seniors in their homes.
• Manage diabetes, medication, and offer palliative care.
• Perform phlebotomy and wound care including complex wounds.

Skills

Diabetes management

Dialysis

Medication management

Palliative care

Phlebotomy

Wound care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Job description

Requisition Details:u00A0u00A0u00A0 u00A0 Employment Status: Temporary, Part-time (0.5 FTE)
Program Name: Visiting Nursing
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends Number of Bi-weekly Hours: 37.5 Anticipated End Date: November 2026
Union/Bargaining Unit:u00A0NSNU
On Call: Yes
Location: Yarmouth County Existing Vacancy: Yes u2013 weu2019re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position u00A0 Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreementu00A0u00A0u00A0

The power to change lives!u00A0u00A0u00A0 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 u00A0 Come for the job, stay for the learning, and the chance to make a difference.u00A0u00A0u00A0 u00A0 What we can offer you:u00A0u00A0u00A0

• u00A0Opportunity to work to full scope and expand your knowledge
• u00A0Competitive salaries and vacation time
• u00A0Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance Program
• u00A0Defined Benefit Pension Planu00A0with company contribution
• u00A0Travel compensation
• u00A0Comprehensive orientation program
• u00A0SMART phone provided to keep you connected during work time
• u00A0The opportunity to make a difference in your community
• u00A0Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement

What youu2019ll be doing:u00A0u00A0u00A0 u00A0 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!

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. u00A0 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 Other terms commonly searched for this type of opportunity: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, nurse, LPN nurse, nursing, practical nurse, clinic nurse