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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

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.

• 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

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!

• 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)

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.

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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