Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Temporary, Part-time 0.8

Description Position at VON Canada (Nova Scotia) Requisition Details:Employment Status: Temporary, Part-Time (0.8 FTE) - 1 Year Term positionProgram Name: Visiting NursingNumber of Hours Bi-Weekly: 60Work Schedule: Days, with an evening and weekend rotationUnion/Bargaining Unit: NSNU On-Call: YesArea of work: Amherst, Cumberland CountyPortability of Seniority as per NSNU AgreementAbout 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 knowledgeCompetitive salaries and vacation timeTiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance ProgramDefined Benefit Pension Plan with company contributionTravel compensationComprehensive orientation programSMART phone provided to keep you connected during work timeThe opportunity to make a difference in your communityPortability 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 managementDialysisMedication managementPalliative carePhlebotomyWound 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 practiceExperience in community health an assetA valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is requiredA 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 requiredMust 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. 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.