Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), School Respite - Temporary, Full-time

Position at VON Canada (Nova Scotia)

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Temporary, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Program Name: Visiting Nursing
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Work Schedule: Days
Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU

Anticipated End Date: June 2027
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

About us:

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 people with the support they need and want at home and in the community so they can live healthier, happier lives surrounded by loved ones. 
VON - At the heart of care.

About the role:

Are you an LPN who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in a child's life?  As a School Respite Nurse, you will provide individualized nursing support that helps the student feel safe, supported, and included at school and in their community. You'll work collaboratively with the family, school staff, and other healthcare professionals and be a valued member of the student's support network. 

When the student is not in school, you will support our visiting nursing team in the community, making an impact beyond the classroom.

Candidates with pediatric experience are preferred.

What we offer: 

• 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:

• Client assessments
• Provide primary care in collaboration with other healthcare professionals  
• 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 

What we're looking for: 

• Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the province of practice
• Community health experience is an asset
• Must enjoy driving, have a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle
• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Check is required
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

VON Canada: Careers that fit your life. Join our team today!

A quick note: This posting is for recruitment purposes. Full job descriptions are available.

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.

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).  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: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, nurse, nursing, practical nurse, clinic nurse.

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at for further details.

VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.