Registered Nurse (RN), Visiting Nursing - Part-time 0.5

VON Canada; Truro; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

VON Canada is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to provide essential medical care across community settings in Nova Scotia. This role offers the opportunity to work with a variety of patients, including children and seniors, in a dynamic and supportive environment. Join a dedicated team that values clinical autonomy and continuous learning, with competitive benefits and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the community.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and vacation time

Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contribution

Comprehensive orientation program

Travel compensation

Tiered benefits including health, dental, and LTD

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in community health is an asset.
• Valid driver's license and access to reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care in home and community settings.
• Manage diabetes, perform dialysis, and administer IV medications.
• Deliver wound care and palliative care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Community health experience

Ability to wear PPE

Education

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the province

Job description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.5 FTE)

Program: Visiting Nursing

Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 37.5

Work Schedule: Days with an evening and weekend rotation

Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU - Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement

On-Call: Yes

Area of Work: Truro, Colchester & East Hants County

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

Join VON and make a difference!

With VON, you get to work on the open road, experiencing different scenery and work environments every day. We offer a workplace free from repetition and boredom, where you can work to your full scope, enjoy clinical autonomy, pursue continuous learning, and meet great people along the way. Come for the job, stay for the learning, and the opportunity 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
• Smartphone provided to keep you connected during work
• The opportunity to make a difference in your community
• Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement

Responsibilities:

Our RNs provide medical care to children, youth, adults, and seniors in their homes and community settings across Nova Scotia. Responsibilities include:

• Diabetes management
• Dialysis
• IV medications
• IV/CVAD care
• Palliative care
• Phlebotomy
• Wound care, including negative pressure wound therapy and complex wounds
• ...and more!

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the province of practice
• Experience in community health is an asset
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check; Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Physical and Working Conditions:

This role requires attention to detail in a dynamic environment, involving physical activities such as lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements emphasizing good body mechanics. The role involves walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and fine hand movements throughout the day.

Note for Internal Applicants:

If you are applying for a unionized position and are a member of the bargaining unit, please be aware that the posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants. Applying after the deadline may affect your seniority ranking. The posting may close at VON’s discretion or after a rolling deadline as per the collective agreement.

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