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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Pediatric Overnight Respite - Part-time 0.7

Halifax, NS
  • Number of positions available : 1

  • To be discussed
  • Part time
  • Permanent job

  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible



Requisition Details:\u00A0

Employment Status: Permanent, Part Time (0.7 FTE)
Program Name: Visiting Nursing
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 52.5
Work Schedule: Overnights
Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU
On Call: No\u00A0

Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement\u00A0

The power to change lives!\u00A0

With 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.\u00A0

Come for the job, stay for the learning, and the chance to make a difference.\u00A0\u00A0

Pediatric respites:\u00A0

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.\u00A0

What we need from you:\u00A0

  • 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\u2019s 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:\u00A0

  • 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\u00A0with 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

About Us:\u00A0

VON is a non-profit organization that provides clinical, personal and social support to people who want to\u00A0live every day to the fullest\u00A0while remaining in their own homes and communities.\u00A0

Attention 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 its\u2019 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, new graduate, pediatric nurse, pediatrics\u00A0


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