VON Canada
Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time
PayCompetitive
LocationOxford/Nova Scotia
Employment typeFull-Time
What's your preference?
Job Description
- Req#: oaRNvfw3?nl=1
- u00A0 Opportunity to work to full scope and expand your knowledge
- u00A0 Competitive salaries and vacation time
- u00A0 Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance Program
- u00A0 Defined Benefit Pension Planu00A0 with company contribution
- u00A0 Travel compensation
- u00A0 Comprehensive orientation program
- u00A0 SMART phone provided to keep you connected during work time
- u00A0 The opportunity to make a difference in your community
- u00A0 Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement
- Diabetes management
- Dialysis
- IV medications
- IV/CVAD care
- Palliative care
- Phlebotomy
- Wound care; incl. negative pressure wound therapy and complex wounds
- u2026and much more!
- Must be Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the province of practice
- Experience in community health an asset
- A valid driveru2019s 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)
u00A0Requisition Details:
Employment Status: Regular, Full Timeu00A0
Program Name: Visiting NursingHours: 75 hours biweekly
Work Schedule: Days, with a weekend rotation
Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU
On Call: YesArea of work: Cumberland CountyPortability of seniority as per collective agreement.Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this positionu00A0The power to change lives!u00A0With VON you get to hit the open road, where the scenery and work are different every day.u00A0 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.u00A0What we can offer you:What youu2019ll be doing:Our RNs 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:About Us:VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal and social support to people who want tou00A0live every day to the fullestu00A0while remaining in their own homes and communities.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.u00A0Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants):u00A0If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at itsu2019 discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.u00A0
Other terms commonly searched for this type of opportunity: RN, nurse, nursing, practical nurse, clinic nurse, RN nurse, new graduate.About the company
VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) is Canada's largest, national, not-for-profit, charitable home and community care organization. Support us today! www.GiveToVON.ca