Employment - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

VON (Victorian Order of Nurses)

Full-Time Part-Time Permanent Union

Weekdays Weekends Evenings Shift Holidays

Description

Full-Time (75 hours Biweekly) and Part-Time (60 Hours Biweekly) positions are available. Area of work is Cape Breton Metro

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 time and Kilometer 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)
How To Apply

VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) will be accepting applications for this opportunity via their Human Resource Information System (HRIS), or other external site. Please follow the link and the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Visit our website: https://von.ca/en/careers

Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (study permit, open work permit holders).

Only applicants who are authorized to work in Canada will be considered.

Location Information
Community
Membertou
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Province
NS
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
VON (Victorian Order of Nurses)
NOC Code
Licensed practical nurses (3233)
Experience Required
An Asset
Available Openings
5
Pay Type
Hourly
Pay Period
Hourly
Remuneration Per Pay Period
Estimated Weekly Hours
37.50
Start Date
May 1st 2025
End Date
—
Language
English
Posted on
July 14th 2022
Expires
June 30th 2025