VON Canada (Nova Scotia)·Digby, Nova Scotia
Registered Nurses provide medical care to children, youth, adults, and seniors in their homes and various community settings throughout Nova Scotia. Key duties include managing diabetes, performing dialysis, administering IV medications, providing palliative care, phlebotomy, and complex wound care.
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NSNU - Portability of seniority as per the collective agreement. On Call: Yes Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position. Flex Nursing - Nurses in Flex positions will be scheduled on a monthly basis and will receive their scheduled hours of work (by FTE status) four (4) weeks in advance. Nurses in Flex positions will not be given an individual rotation with regularly scheduled days of work.
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
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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.
Other terms commonly searched for this type of opportunity: RN, nurse, nursing, practical nurse, clinic nurse, RN nurse, new graduate.
Candidates must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the province of practice, possess a valid driver's license, and have access to a reliable vehicle. A satisfactory Criminal Records Check is mandatory, and a Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may also be required.
Market context
Nursing support roles in Nova Scotia are often in steady demand because care settings need reliable coverage across shifts and locations. These roles are competitive when employers look for a Canadian PSW, DSW, or Health Care Aid certificate, or a nursing student or graduate, plus current Vulnerable Sector Police check, BLS/CPR, and up-to-date vaccinations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your documents and certifications before applying.
