Job Description

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 remote areas and northern regions of Canada! All of our locations are remote/isolated communities, which means you would get the full benefit of having a fly in-fly out 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 expanded clinical scope while enjoying an adventure at the same time!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The successful candidate must have two (2) full-time equivalent years of experience (3000 hours), and they will provide high-quality community health relief support and exceptional nursing care to clients residing in the British Columbian Indigenous Communities. The experienced Northern Nurse must adhere to the policies and procedures under the direction of the Government of British Columbia .

Average assignment durations vary from 2 to 6 weeks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In consultation with physicians and the Health Center Charge Nurse, the Northern Nurse will work within an expanded scope of practice providing healthcare services to pre-natal and adult patients for trauma and primary care, including delivery of newborns, treating minor acute illnesses and injuries, and conducting general treatment clinics

• Apply the nursing process utilizing the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, 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 are met to the greatest possible extent within the scope of practice.

• Strong assessment skills and proven ability to effectively communicate 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 British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)

Experience

The successful candidate must have within the past five (5) years either:

• one (1) year of recent experience (total 1500 hours) working in remote, isolated or semi-isolated communities or
• two (2) years of experience (total 3000 hours) performing acute/critical care nursing activities in the:

• Emergency Department and/or Intensive Care Unit or
• An acute care setting (i.e. Urgent Care Clinic).

Other Skills and Abilities
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• Current and valid CPR, ACLS, PALS certifications
• ITLS / TNCC
• Proof of COVID Vaccinations
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector check (must be within 12 months)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Must have valid Canadian driver\xe2\x80\x99s license
• Must complete a Federal Security Screening with fingerprints.
• Controlled Drug Substance Course
• Pre-Employment Medical Evaluation

We thank all applicants who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Bayshore Northern Nursing

Bayshore HealthCare\xe2\x80\x99s Northern Nursing program has provided high-quality community health relief staffing services to Indigenous and northern communities since 1997. You\xe2\x80\x99ll work closely with diverse Indigenous communities (First Nations, Inuit and M\xc3\xa9tis), providing care to everyone from newborns to elders. We hire nurses for 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 and training
• Diverse assignments with flexible schedules
• Enjoy a great work/ life balance with daytime hours, Monday to Friday (some on call required depending on role)

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