Job Description

International SOS is the world\'s leading medical and security services company with over 12,000 employees working in 1,000 locations in 90 countries. We were founded on the principle of putting our clients\' employees first and this is still true today. Led by 5,200 medical professionals and 200 security specialists our teams work night and day to find solutions to protect our clients and their employees in whatever situation they may be facing; we assess, advise and assist from a medical, security and logistical perspective on a global scale to protect and save lives and thereby enable our clients to achieve their business goals. As we\'ve delivered on this mission over the last 35 years, we have become the market leader in global telehealth services and digital health solutions for an extensive client base of Fortune 500 companies, NGO\'s and governments around the world.
General Information
We are presently sourcing for Registered Nurses (RNs) to service remote communities within Northern Manitoba supporting Indigenous Services Canada.
We have 1 to 2 week coverage assignments available for ongoing full-time work.
Positions are overtime eligible and a travel allowance is provided.
This is a great opportunity for someone seeking a flexible work arrangement. We are happy to support candidates with the labour mobility process for obtaining their Manitoba/Alberta licenses. We offer comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
Key Responsibilities
As a primary care community health nurse, the duties include:

• Collaborate with physicians/nurse practitioners/physician assistants and the nurse in charge to deliver care within an expanded scope of practice, delivering healthcare services to prenatal and adult patients for trauma and primary care. This includes newborn deliveries, treatment of minor acute illnesses and injuries, and conducting general treatment clinics.
• Implement the nursing process by employing skills in primary survey, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, and health education according to the clinical care pathways.
• Administer interventions and monitor the effectiveness thereof to address psychological, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of needs of clients .
• Delivery of the holistic culturally competent community care to remote and/or isolated first nations communities in Manitoba.
• Provide ethical, high quality and competent care to patients of all ages and at all levels of acuity including neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
• Within the designated community nursing stations, the community health nurse works at the expanded scope of practice level in collaboration with the consulting physicians (present or remote), the charge nurse, the nurse practitioners, the physician assistants and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate effectively to obtain subjective, objective assessment data and complete an in-depth physical examination using advanced assessment skills.
• Within scope, rely on evidence-based guidelines using the national care pathways and other provided resources to deduce diagnoses, negotiate and implement care plans, provide health teaching and assure adequate follow-up to evaluate care effectiveness.
• Intervene in the contexts of unstable clinical situations, effectively facilitate communication with the local and remote consulting teams, participate in planning, organizing, and implementation of medical evacuation as needed
• Document care according to the guidelines.
• Manage difficult situations according to protocol and involve the necessary support teams.

Requirements

• Current Manitoba RN license
• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS
• ITLS
• Transport of dangerous goods (Ground/Air)
• A valid driver\'s license and a clean driving record
• Experience working within remote communities
• Emergency experience as a Registered Nurse, an asset.
• Alignment with our values of expertise, passion, respect and care

Work Conditions
Where you\'ll be working, your work schedule, and other important information:

• Accommodations and meals provided.
• Charter flights are available from Winnipeg, St. Andrews, Pine Dock, Thompson & The Pas.

International SOS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.