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 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), and they will provide high-quality community health relief support and exceptional nursing care to clients/patients 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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) positions in Nunavut:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): LPNs will arrange and/or provide client/patient care by utilizing the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, and health teaching across a variety of services provided at the health center, hospital and in the community.

Average assignment durations vary from 4 to 6 weeks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In consultation with physicians/Nurse Practitioners and the continuing care center and or Health Center Supervisor of Health Programs, the Northern Home Care Nurse will work within their scope of practice providing healthcare services to newborn, adolescent and adult clients/patients for nursing care including wound care, chronic disease management, medication administration and conducting health program requirements.

• 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 clinician\xe2\x80\x99s 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:

\xc2\xb7maintains confidentiality of client/patient and corporate information
\xc2\xb7infection prevention practices
\xc2\xb7continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company\'s Quality Management System
\xc2\xb7proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties.
\xc2\xb7Other 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 an LPN/RPN 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 continuing care, home & community care nursing activities in the
• Home & community
• Acute Care setting
• Continuing Care Centers & Long-Term care 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\xe2\x80\x99s license

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

About Bayshore Northern Staffing

Bayshore HealthCare\xe2\x80\x99s Northern Staffing program has provided high-quality community clinical health relief 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 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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