Registered Nurse (RN) - Casual - With Growth Opportunities - Part-Time

We are looking for an organized Registered Nurse (RN) - Casual to join our vibrant team at Von in Liverpool Nova Scotia
Growing your career as a Full Time Registered Nurse (RN) - Casual is an amazing opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in presentation, cooperation and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Registered Nurse (RN) - Casual at Von today!

Description

Position at VON Canada (Nova Scotia) Requisition Details:  Employment Status: Casual
Program Name: Visiting Nursing
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU
On Call: Yes
Location: Queens County 

Portability of seniority as per collective 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 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 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: RN, nurse, nursing, practical nurse, clinic nurse, RN nurse, new graduate.

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.

Benefits of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) - Casual in Liverpool Nova Scotia:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package