Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time

VON Canada; Oxford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VON Canada is looking for a Registered Nurse to deliver hands-on medical care across communities in Nova Scotia. This full-time role offers the chance to work in various environments while providing essential support to individuals of all ages. Suitable candidates should have a valid nursing license and the ability to manage complex health needs. Competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth are included.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and vacation time

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel compensation

Comprehensive orientation program

SMART phone provided

Qualifications

• Experience in community health an asset.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle.
• Current Criminal Records Check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to children, youth, adults, and seniors.
• Conduct diabetes management, dialysis, and wound care.
• Administer IV medications and provide palliative care.

Skills

Diabetes management

IV medications

Palliative care

Wound care

Education

Licensed as a Registered Nurse

Job description

u00A0Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Regular, Full Timeu00A0
Program Name: Visiting Nursing Hours: 75 hours biweekly
Work Schedule: Days, with a weekend rotation
Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU
On Call: Yes Area of work: Cumberland County Portability of seniority as per collective agreement. Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position u00A0 The power to change lives! u00A0 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. Come for the job, stay for the learning, and the chance to make a difference.u00A0 What we can offer you:

• u00A0 Opportunity to work to full scope and expand your knowledge
• u00A0 Competitive salaries and vacation time
• u00A0 Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance Program
• u00A0 Defined Benefit Pension Planu00A0 with company contribution
• u00A0 Travel compensation
• u00A0 Comprehensive orientation program
• u00A0 SMART phone provided to keep you connected during work time
• u00A0 The opportunity to make a difference in your community
• u00A0 Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement

What youu2019ll be doing: Our RNs provide medical care to children, youth, adults and seniors in their homes and other settings in communities across Nova Scotia.

• Diabetes management
• Dialysis
• IV medications
• IV/CVAD care
• Palliative care
• Phlebotomy
• Wound care; incl. negative pressure wound therapy and complex wounds
• u2026and much more!

What we need from you:

• Must be Licensed as a Registered 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)

About Us: VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal and social support to people who want tou00A0live every day to the fullestu00A0while remaining in their own homes and communities. 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

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