Flight Registered Nurse

Keewatin Air LP; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Keewatin Air LP is seeking a Flight Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive aero medical transport care as part of the Air Medical Crew. You will contribute to rapid assessment, intervention, and safe transport across patient age groups, coordinating with OLMC and the medical team.

Required are nursing education, 2 years of emergency/ICU experience, and active provincial registration with CRNM/CANNN eligibility. BLS/ACLS are required, with PALS/NRP as assets.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience as either an Adult Emergency and/or Adult ICU
• Current registration in good standing with home Province/Territory, and ability to attain CRNM/CANNN registration

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to rural personnel for patients with complex medical conditions
• Triage medevac requests and provide direction to referring facilities
• Pre-flight and in-flight stabilization of patients during all medevac phases
• Liaise with Online Medical Control (OLMC) during patient transfer
• Collaborate with pilots, flight followers and other transfer teams
• Maintain clear documentation and ensure privacy and confidentiality

Skills

Leadership

Triage

In-flight stabilization

Crew liaison

Privacy compliance

Education

Nursing diploma/degree

Job description

Job Summary:

The Flight Registered Nurse will provide care for patients as part of a multidisciplinary team within an aero medical transport setting. The Flight Registered Nurse will work as part of the Air Medical Crew (AMC) which could be an Advance Care Paramedic (ACP) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), supplemented with the presence of an Online Medical Control (OLMC) Physician to provide high quality care and service, which includes rapid response assessment, intervention, and safe transport of ill or injured patients of all age categories during inter-facility transfer.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited/recognized diploma or degree program in health care or an equivalent combination of advanced training and experience that provides the necessary theoretical and clinical skills to perform at the level of Registered Nurse
• 2 years' experience as either an Adult Emergency and / or Adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or a combination of the two.
• Current registration in good standing with their home Province/Territory, and the ability to attain and maintain registration with the College of Registered Nurses Manitoba (CRNM) and College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)certification is an asset
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is an asset
• Current Trauma Course (PHTLS or ITLS) is considered an asset
• Indigenous cultural awareness training is considered an asset
• Proof of current required vaccinations as per company policy
• Air Medical Crew (AMC) Candidates must successfully: - Complete the company provided aeromedical training (CAMATA Level 1) - Provide proof of a Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Scan, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry - Obtain and maintain Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) - Possess and Maintain a Valid Driver's License - Possess and Maintain a Valid Canadian Passport - Attain a Fit to Fly Form, completed by a recognized physician in Canada as required or directed by the Company

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Provide leadership to rural personnel for patients experiencing complex medical conditions
• Triage medevac requests/providing direction to the referring facility as required
• Responsible for pre-flight and in-flight stabilization of the patient during all aspects of the medevac
• Liaise with Online Medical Control (OLMC) during all phases of the patient transfer
• Works closely with the other members of the crew (pilots), flight followers and other groups also involved in the transfer of patients
• Maintain constant communication with the different groups internally and externally to ensure that medevacs are performed efficiently and effectively
• Within this capacity, the incumbent acts as a representative of Keewatin Air LP and reports directly to the Medical Program Manager
• Documents all aspects of the aero medical transport in a clear and concise manner Maintain patient
• Records and ensure that privacy act is strictly adhered to
• Makes ethical decisions related to consent and confidentiality

Working Conditions:

• Rotational schedule of two weeks on, two weeks off
• Union Environment: This role operates within a unionized workforce represented by United Steelworkers, governed by the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• There is an expectation that the incumbent will be required to perform their duties on board any Keewatin Air or affiliated aircraft operating and providing aeromedical services to our clients (including Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing)
• Ability to lift, load and secure patients, equipment, and baggage
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors; contact with staff and the public; employee must be able to adapt to outdoor weather conditions