Registered Nurse (RN) - Part-time 0.8

Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to provide essential medical care in community settings. This part-time role offers a dynamic work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. Enjoy the freedom of clinical autonomy while making a significant impact on the lives of individuals across Nova Scotia. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to continuous learning, this position is perfect for those passionate about community health. Join a team that values your contributions and empowers you to expand your knowledge and skills.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Vacation Time

Health and Dental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel Compensation

Comprehensive Orientation Program

SMART Phone Provided

Community Impact Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered 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, IV medications, and wound care.

Skills

Licensed Registered Nurse

Community Health Experience

Diabetes Management

IV Medications

Wound Care

Phlebotomy

Education

Registered Nurse License

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

SMART Phone

Job description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.8 FTE)
Program Name: Visiting Nursing
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 60
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU
On Call: Yes

Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position

Portability of seniority as per collective agreement

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.

Come for the job, stay for the learning, and the chance to make a difference.

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
• Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement

What you’ll 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
• …and 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 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.

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If 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 its’ 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.