Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Visiting Nursing - Temporary, Part-time 0.9

CareerArc; Town of Digby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team in a temporary, part-time role. This position offers the chance to provide vital medical care to individuals across various communities, ensuring that you make a real difference in people's lives. With a focus on clinical autonomy and continuous learning, you'll have the opportunity to work to your full scope while enjoying competitive salaries and a range of benefits. If you're passionate about community health and looking for a dynamic work environment that values your contributions, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Vacation Time

Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel Compensation

Comprehensive Orientation Program

SMART Phone Provided

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunity to Make a Difference

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the province of practice.
• Experience in community health is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to children, youth, adults, and seniors in their homes.
• Manage diabetes, dialysis, medication, and provide palliative care.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Community Health Experience

Medication Management

Wound Care

Diabetes Management

Phlebotomy

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification

Tools

SMART Phone

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Temporary, Part-time 0.9

Description:

Requisition Details:

• Employment Status: Temporary, Part-time (0.9 FTE)
• Program Name: Visiting Nursing
• Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Biweekly Hours: 67.5
• Anticipated End Date: November 2025
• Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU
• On-Call: Yes
• Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position

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.

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

What you'll be doing:

Our LPNs provide medical care to children, youth, adults and seniors in their homes and other settings in communities across Nova Scotia:

• Diabetes management
• Dialysis
• Medication management
• Palliative care
• Phlebotomy
• Wound care; incl. 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 an asset
• A valid driver's 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.