Job title: Northern Nursing – Community Health Nurse
Company: Bayshore HealthCare
Expected salary:
Location: Nunavut
Northern Nursing – Community Health Nurse Job Details:
Are you looking to expand your nursing experience, see something different, and experience a different way of life at the same time?
Bayshore Northern Staffing is proud to provide exciting nursing assignments in semi-isolated and remote areas of northern Canada! All our locations in Nunavut are remote/isolated, which means you would get the full benefit of having a fly in-fly out of the community experience, and the opportunity to travel for free!
This is an amazing learning opportunity with unlimited potential for professional and personal growth, and a unique way to experience an exciting diverse role as a nurse in all scopes of practice while enjoying an adventure at the same time!
The successful candidate must have two (2) full-time equivalent years of experience (3000 hours) in the Emergency Department and/or ICU – OR – three (3) full-time equivalent years of experience (4500 hours) in Med/Surg and will provide high-quality community health relief support and exceptional nursing care to clients residing in the Nunavut Indigenous Communities. The experienced Northern Nurse must adhere to the policies and procedures under the direction of the Government of Nunavut.
We have exciting opportunities for Community Health Nurse (CHN) positions in Nunavut:
Community Health Nurse (CHN): CHNs provide primary and emergency care to all residents in a health center clinic setting with urgent/non‐urgent walk‐ins.
Average assignment durations vary from 4 to 6 weeks.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- In consultation with physicians/Nurse Practitioners and the Health Center Supervisor of Health Programs, the Northern Nurse will work within an expanded scope of practice providing healthcare services to pediatric, adolescent, and adult clients/patients for trauma and primary care, including pre-natal, delivery of newborns, treating minor acute illnesses and injuries, and conducting health program clinics
- Apply the nursing process utilizing the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, treatment, and health teaching according to the established care plan. The interdisciplinary team will ensure that, on an ongoing basis, the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients/patients are met to the greatest possible extent within the extended scope of practice.
- Strong assessment skills and proven ability to effectively communicate to clients/patients and family is required along with exceptional interpersonal skills, and an ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent format.
- Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures such as:
- maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information
- infection prevention practices
- continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company’s Quality Management System
- proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Nursing License Requirements
· Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, and
· Have or obtain a nursing license through the Registered Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (RNANTNU) or a current registration and licensing as a Registered Nurse in Nunavut.
Experience
The successful candidate must have within the past five (5) years either:
- one (1) year of recent experience (total 1500 hours) working in isolate, semi-isolated or remote communities or
- two (2) years of experience (total 3000 hours) performing acute/critical care nursing activities in the Emergency Department (ED) and/or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or Acute Care setting (ie. Urgent Care Clinic) or
- three (3) years of experience (total 4500 hours) performing nursing activities in a Med Surg setting
Other Skills and Abilities
** All courses and qualifications will be reviewed/discussed at time of interview
- Current and valid BLS
- ACLS, ITLS or TNCC an asset
- Proof of COVID Vaccinations
- Nunavut Immunization Certification Course
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector check (must be within 12 months)
- Must have valid Canadian driver’s license
We thank all applicants who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Bayshore Northern Staffing
Bayshore HealthCare’s Northern Staffing program has provided high-quality community clinical health relief services to Indigenous and northern communities since 1997. You’ll work closely with diverse Indigenous communities (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), providing exceptional care to client/patients of all ages.
We hire nurses for isolated, semi-isolated and remote northern communities of British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Nunavut.
Benefits of working with Bayshore Northern Staffing:
- Fully paid travel assignments
- Highly competitive pay packages and paid on an hourly basis.
- Comprehensive orientation/practicum and continuous education
- Diverse assignments with flexible schedules
- Enjoy a great work/ life balance with daytime hours, Monday to Friday (on call required depending on role)
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