Requisition Details:

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Employment Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.8 FTE)
Program Name: Shift Nursing u00A0
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 60
Work Schedule: Evenings, Nights
Union/Bargaining Unit: CLAC
On Call: No
Existing Vacancy: Yes u2013 weu2019re 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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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 Shift nurses provide extended visits for clients who are medically fragile, technologically dependent children, chronic/complex care adults, palliative, require pain and symptom management 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 for eligible employees
- Comprehensive advantages package (health, dental, LTD) for eligible employees 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 skillsu00A0

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!

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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 valuable 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 itsu2019 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

📌 Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Shift Nursing - Part-time 0.8 (Chatham-Kent)
🏢 VON Canada
📍 Chatham-Kent