Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Temporary, Part-time 0.6

Description

Position at VON Canada (Nova Scotia)

Requisition Details :

Employment Status : Temporary, Part-Time (0.6 FTE) - 1 Year Term position

Program Name :  Visiting Nursing

Number of Hours Bi-Weekly : 45

Work Schedule : Days, with an evening and weekend rotation

Union / Bargaining Unit : NSNU

On-Call : Yes

Area of work : Amherst, Cumberland County

Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement

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.

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.

What we need from you :

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.

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.