Flight Registered Nurse (F-RN)

SkyCare Air Ambulance & Charters; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

RRSP match

Vision care

Job summary

SkyCare Air Ambulance & Charters seeks a Flight Registered Nurse (F-RN) to provide advanced care for critically ill adults and children on air medical transport. You will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary crew, applying clinical judgment and critical care expertise to ensure safe patient care in a dynamic out-of-hospital setting.

The role requires a BScN, current CNO registration, and 3+ years of ICU/ED experience, plus BLS/ACLS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) is required.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Minimum 3 years of recent critical care (ICU/ED) experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced patient care during air medical transport.
• Apply clinical expertise and ensure patient safety across all flight phases.
• Collaborate with flight paramedics, pilots, physicians, and dispatch personnel.
• Follow SkyCare, ORNGE directives, MOH guidelines, and CNO standards.

Skills

Critical care

Flight nursing

Assessment skills

Emergency intervention

Time management

Education

BScN

CNO registration

ORNGE certification (or eligibility)

MOHLTC Aeromedical Certificate

Job description

About SkyCare

Take your nursing career beyond hospital walls with SkyCare Air Ambulance. As a privately owned Canadian aviation company, SkyCare delivers essential air medical transport services across Ontario and private patient repatriation throughout North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Our air ambulance teams operate from Kitchener, Ontario, using Metro aircraft and Westwind jets to transport patients ranging from routine interfacility transfers to complex critical care cases. Our capabilities include bariatric, neonatal, and specialized transports such as ECMO. At SkyCare, every flight brings a new challenge, a new environment, and an opportunity to make a difference.

Why Fly with SkyCare?

Trade hospital walls for a career that takes you further.

As part of our flight medical team, you will:

• Practise beyond the bedside: Deliver advanced patient care in a dynamic aeromedical environment.
• Expand your clinical skills: Manage diverse adult and pediatric cases, including complex critical care transfers.
• Embrace variety and adventure: Work with patients and healthcare teams across Ontario, including remote northern communities.
• Build meaningful connections: Collaborate with paramedics, physicians, pilots, and healthcare professionals across the province.
• Grow professionally: Gain specialized experience in transport medicine while learning from experienced colleagues.

Position Summary

The Flight Registered Nurse (F-RN) provides advanced clinical care to critically ill adult and pediatric patients during air medical transport. Working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary crew, the F-RN applies strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and critical care expertise to ensure safe, high-quality patient care in a challenging out-of-hospital environment. This role is ideal for a skilled nurse seeking to apply their clinical expertise in a unique setting where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced patient care: Provide high-quality critical care to adult and pediatric patients during air medical transport.
• Apply clinical expertise: Perform advanced nursing interventions within your scope of practice and applicable Base Hospital directives.
• Ensure safe transport: Maintain patient safety and clinical stability throughout all phases of the flight.
• Work as a team: Collaborate with flight paramedics, pilots, physicians, and dispatch personnel to deliver seamless patient care.
• Meet professional standards: Follow SkyCare policies, ORNGE Base Hospital directives, Ontario Ministry of Health guidelines, and CNO standards.
• Stay sharp and flight-ready: Participate in ongoing training, simulation, and competency assessments to maintain clinical excellence.
• Embrace a dynamic environment: Maintain operational readiness and flexibility to meet on-call and 24/7 service requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Minimum 3 years of recent critical care (ICU/ED) experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (required)
• PALS, TNCC/ITLS/PHTLS, and Coronary Care Course (strong assets)
• Certification with ORNGE Base Hospital Aeromedical Program or eligibility to obtain
• Strong clinical judgment, assessment, and emergency intervention skills
• Ability to function effectively in high-acuity, time-sensitive environments
• Previous transport or flight nursing experience considered a strong asset

Training Requirements

Successful candidates must complete mandatory SkyCare and ORNGE Flight Nurse Training and certifications including:

• Flight physiology and aeromedical theory
• Aircraft safety and emergency procedures
• Clinical simulation and scenario-based training
• Operational readiness and crew resource management (CRM)
• Approximately 13 weeks of blended online and in-person training

Schedule

• Full-time, Permanent
• Week on/week off - 12-hour shifts,
• Based out of Kitchener or Thunder Bay
• Work performed in aircraft, remote locations, and high-acuity transport environments

Required Documentation/Certification

Selected candidates must provide:

• Resume and Cover Letter
• BScN certificate and transcripts
• Valid CNO registration confirmation
• ICU/ED employment verification
• ORNGE Aeromedical Theory Certificate (if applicable)
• MOHLTC Aeromedical Certificate (if applicable)
• BLS, ACLS, and additional certifications
• Valid First Aid certification
• Immunization records and communicable disease clearance
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
• Driver's Abstract and valid G-Class license
• Passport and Birth Certificate
• N95 fit test (or completed upon hiring)
• Liability insurance proof

Compensation

• Flight Registered Nurse rate: $65 per hour following successful completion of training and release to independent flight duties.
• Mandatory training: $40.00 per hour for required in-person, virtual, and asynchronous training.
• Observer and consolidation shifts: $65.00 per hour.
• Retention and Performance Bonus: Quarterly bonus consideration following one (1) year of full-time service (182 shifts), subject to satisfactory performance, established operational standards, and Company approval. Bonus payments are discretionary and not guaranteed.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete Skycare and ORNGE training and certification
• Must maintain ongoing clinical practice while employed
• Must meet annual ORNGE Base Hospital certification requirements
• Must be able to successfully complete all flight and safety training
• Must be eligible to work in Canada

Benefits

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

SkyCare is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted virtually.

Application Requirements: To be considered, applicants must submit all required documentation and certifications listed in the Required Documents/Certifications with Application section.

Accommodation: Crew house accommodations may be available at SkyCare bases for the duration of the scheduled rotation.

Application deadline: November 20, 2026

Start Date: January 2027