Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Visiting Nursing - Full-timeDescription: **Requisition Details:**Employment Status: Regular, Full-time (1.0 FTE)Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75Program Name: Visiting NursingWork Schedule: Days, with evening and weekend rotationUnion/Bargaining Unit: NSNUWork Location: Sydney/Cape Breton MetroExisting Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.Portability of Seniority as per NSNU AgreementWith 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 across Nova Scotia.Responsibilities include:Diabetes managementDialysisMedication managementPalliative carePhlebotomyWound care, including negative pressure wound therapy and complex wounds**What we need from you:**Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the province of practiceExperience in community health is an assetA valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is requiredA current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check, with Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check if 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, involving physical activities such as lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements emphasizing good body mechanics. The role involves walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and fine hand movements during tasks.**Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants):**If applying for a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please note the posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants. The posting may close at the discretion of VON or after a rolling deadline as per your Collective Agreement, with each period treated as a separate posting for seniority purposes.**Other terms searched for:** Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, nursing, practical nurse, clinic nurse, community, home health care, new grad, nurse
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