- Salary To be discussed
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Part time
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Permanent job
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Published since 3 weeks ago
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1 position to fill as soon as possible
Description
Requisition Details:
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Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.6 FTE)\u00A0
Program Name: Visiting Nursing
Number of Bi-Weekly Hours: 45
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends\u00A0
Union/Bargaining Unit: LiUNA
On Call: Yes
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.
Program Name: Visiting Nursing
Number of Bi-Weekly Hours: 45
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends\u00A0
Union/Bargaining Unit: LiUNA
On Call: Yes
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.
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About us:
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VON Canada is a not-for-profit organization providing home and community care services for over 125 years. Focusing on person-centred care, we provide the support people need and want, at home and in the community, so they can live healthier, happier lives surrounded by loved ones.
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VON - At the heart of care.\u00A0
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About the role:
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Imagine working with autonomy, and practicing to full scope, while building meaningful connections with your clients. As a VON nurse, you'll deliver holistic person-centred care to children, youth, adults, seniors, and support their families. You'll have the opportunity to work in clients' homes, in our clinics, virtually, and engage in community outreach. If you're ready to bring your skills directly into the homes and hearts of our clients, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
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Our Visiting nurses provide client care in the client\u2019s own home. They provide physical assessments, symptom control support, palliative care, rehabilitation therapy, wound care, education, counselling to individuals and families and much more.
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What we offer:\u00A0
- Work to your full scope of practice
- Ongoing professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge
- Comprehensive orientation program to ensure your success
- Competitive salary and vacation time
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contributions
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, LTD) and an Employee Assistance Program
- Smartphone to help you stay organized and connected throughout your day
- Travel compensation and mileage
What you'll do:\u00A0
- Client assessments
- Provide primary care in collaboration with other healthcare professionals \u00A0
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Chronic Disease Management, e.g. diabetes care and education
- Specimen collection
- Rehabilitative programs
- Palliative Care
- And many other critical nursing skills\u00A0
What we're looking for:\u00A0
- Must be licensed as a Registered Practical Nurse in the province of practice
- Community health experience is an asset
- Must enjoy driving, have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
- A satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required; a Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may also be necessary
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)\u00A0
VON Canada: Careers that fit your life. \u00A0Join our team today!
A quick note: This posting is for recruitment purposes. Full job descriptions are available.
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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.
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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).\u00A0 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.
Requirements
Level of education
undetermined
Diploma
undetermined
Work experience (years)
undetermined
Written languages
undetermined
Spoken languages
undetermined