Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time

Requisition Details

• Employment
• Status: Regular, Full-time (1.0
• FTE)
• Program
• Name:
• Visiting
• Nursing
• Number of
• Hours
• Bi-Weekly: 75
• Work
• Schedule: Days with an evening and weekend rotation Union/Bargaining

Unit

NSNU On Call: Yes Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position Portability of seniority as per collective agreement 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.

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
• What you’ll be doing: Our RNs provide medical care to children, youth, adults and seniors in their homes and other settings in communities across Nova Scotia. Diabetes management Dialysis IV medications IV/CVAD care Palliative care Phlebotomy Wound care; incl. negative pressure wound therapy and complex wounds …and much more!
• What we need from you: Must be Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the province of practice Experience in community health 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)
• 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.