Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Temporary Part Time (0.9)

Description

Position at VON Canada (Nova Scotia) Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Temporary, Part Time (0.9 FTE)
Program Name: Visiting Nursing
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 67.5
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU
On-Call: Yes
Anticipated End Date: January 2025

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

Dialysis

Medication management

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 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)

About us:

VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal and social support to people who want to live every day to the fullest while remaining in their own homes and communities.


VON is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19 and following public health directives, including recommendations from the Government of Canada, and federal and provincial health authorities. The health and safety of our clients, their families and our staff are our top priority.

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.