Registered Nurse (RN), Corrections - Part-time 0.8

VON Canada; Priestville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

VON Canada is seeking a part-time nurse for community nursing in a corrections facility. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care, teaching, and participating in healthcare teams. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registration with NSCN required.
• Experience providing nursing care to adults and seniors.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage high-quality nursing care.
• Teach and delegate tasks to other workers.
• Participate as a member of the healthcare team.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Observation

Health Education

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Software for client documents

Job description

Requisition Details:

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

Program: Corrections, Visiting Nursing

Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 60

Work Schedule: Days, with an evening & weekend rotation

Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU

On Call: No

Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position. Portability of seniority as per NSNU Agreement.

Job Summary:

Nurses who join our team receive diverse assignments and ongoing clinical education and training opportunities. These positions will be of interest to nurses who value client teaching, communication, autonomy, and decision-making, and find community nursing challenging and rewarding. Nurses will provide professional nursing consultation services on a wide variety of nursing issues in a corrections facility.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide and manage high-quality and appropriate nursing care to all individuals and/or families in the community who are assigned to their care.
2. Responsible for teaching and delegating tasks and functions to different levels of workers and to family members and others in accordance with the standards and scope of practice as determined by VON and the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia.
3. Comply with all standards, policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
4. Participate as a member of the healthcare team in relevant committees and working groups.

Qualifications:

• Registration with NSCN and a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Mental health and addictions experience is considered an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Emergency room experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated competencies in observation, independent assessment, and health education.
• Experience providing nursing care to adults and seniors.
• Ability to effectively use software for client documents, word processing, and communication.
• Experience conducting comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid CPR C / First Aid certification required.
• Must have a personal vehicle, a current driver’s license, and proof of vehicle insurance.
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon employment start.
• Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.
• Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas.
• 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 activities including 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 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.