Licensed Practical Nurse

24 hours ago

Digby Nova Scotia Canada VON Canada Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Description

Position at VON Canada (Nova Scotia)


Requisition Details:     Employment Status: Temporary, Part-time (0.5 FTE)
Program Name: Visiting Nursing Number of Bi-Weekly Hours: 37.5 Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU
On Call: Yes
Location: Digby County
Existing Vacancy: Yes – we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position   Portability of Seniority as per NSNU 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 LPNs provide medical care to children, youth, adults and seniors in their homes and other settings in communities across Nova Scotia.
  • Diabetes management
  • Medication management
  • Palliative care
  • Wound care; incl. negative pressure wound therapy and complex wounds
  • …and much more
What we need from you:
  • Must be Licensed as a Licensed Practical 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.   Other terms commonly searched for this type of opportunity: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, nurse, LPN nurse, nursing, practical nurse, clinic nurse

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at for further details.

VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.

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