Registered Nurse (RN), Visiting Nursing - Full-time - Evenings

VON Canada (Nova Scotia); Stellarton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit health organization is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse to provide essential medical care in homes across Nova Scotia. The role involves managing diabetes, administering IV medications, and offering palliative and wound care. Candidates must be licensed as RNs in Nova Scotia, possess valid driver's licenses, and be capable of complying with safety standards. Evening shifts offered, with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and vacation time

Health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Travel compensation

Comprehensive orientation program

SMART phone provided

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the province of practice.
• Experience in community health is an asset.
• A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to diverse age groups in home settings.
• Manage chronic health conditions like diabetes and dialysis.
• Administer IV medications and provide wound care.

Skills

Licensed Registered Nurse

Experience in community health

Valid driver's license

Education

Registered Nurse license in Nova Scotia

Job description

Overview

Requisition Details: Employment Status: Regular, Full Time (1.0 FTE); Program Name: Visiting Nursing; Work Schedule: Evenings (Monday to Friday, 2:00PM - 10:00PM; Not required to work weekends or holidays); Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU; On-Call: No; Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position; Area of work: Pictou County.

Portability of seniority as per NSNU Agreement.

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 is 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; 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 to live every day to the fullest while 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.

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.

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