Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Visiting Nursing - Part-time 0.7
Stellarton, NS
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Job Details:
In-person
Part-time
Experienced
Requisition Details:
Employment Status: Permanent, Part Time (0.7 FTE)
Program: Visiting Nursing
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 52.5
Work Schedule: Days, with an evening and weekend rotation
Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU
On Call: No
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position
Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement
Job Summary:
Nurses will provide professional nursing consultation services on a wide variety of nursing issues in a corrections facility.
Responsibilities:
- Provide and manage high quality appropriate and cost effective nursing care to all individuals and/or families who are assigned to their care
- Responsible to teach and delegate tasks and functions to different levels of workers and to family members and others in accordance with the standards and scope of practice as determined by VON and the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia
- Comply with all standards, policies, procedures and legislative requirements
- Participate as a member of the health care team in relevant committees and working groups
Qualification:
- Registration with NSCN and a graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Mental Health and addictions experience is considered an asset
- Emergency room experience is an asset
- Can effectively use software for client documents, word processing & communication
- Self-directed with the ability to work independently
- High attention to detail and demonstrated effective use of problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple activities
- Ability to thrive in an exceptionally fast-paced environment
- A valid NS drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Ability to speak French is an asset in French Designated areas
- A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required upon the start of your employment
- A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Competition Number:
42625
Company Website:
http://von.ca
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