Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN), Pediatric Overnight Respite - Part-time

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Pediatric Overnight Respite - Part-time 0.2
Location: Halifax Regional Municipality

Description

Position at VON Canada (Nova Scotia)
Requisition Details: Employment Status:
Permanent, Part-time (0.2 FTE)
Program Name:
Visiting Nursing
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 15

Work Schedule:

Nights, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU - Portability of seniority as per collective agreement
On Call:
No Existing Vacancy:
Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.
The power to change lives! 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.

Pediatric respites:

Our Nurses work 1:1 with pediatric clients gaining valuable experience in the home care setting with children that have unique medical needs. You will be responsible for the total care during your shift including assessments, medications, treatments, therapies, g-tube feedings, tracheotomy care, respiratory treatments, and other assistance depending on the needs of the child.
What we need from you:

Must be Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the province of practice

Experience in community health an asset

Pediatric experience 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)

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

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.
Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If 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 its’ 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.

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