Registered Nurse (RN), Visiting Nursing - Part-time 0.7 Flex

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a Licensed Registered Nurse for a part-time position. The role involves diabetes management, IV care, and palliative care, requiring a detail-oriented approach. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license and have experience in community health. This role offers competitive salaries, benefits, and the opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and vacation time

Tiered benefits (health, dental, LTD)

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel compensation

Comprehensive orientation program

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 is required.
• Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

• Manage diabetes and perform dialysis procedures.
• Administer IV medications and provide wound care.
• Deliver palliative care and perform phlebotomy.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Community health experience

Ability to wear PPE

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse in Nova Scotia

Job description

Requisition Details

• Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.7 FTE) Flexu
• Program Name: Visiting Nursing
• Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 52.5
• Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU On Call: Yes Existing Vacancy: Yes - we are currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position
• Portability of seniority as per collective 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

• 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.