Registered Nurse - Travel

Carecor Health Services Ltd.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible shifts

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Carecor Health Services Ltd. is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses (RN) to travel to Halifax Regional Municipality and surrounding area hospitals to join our team.

You will provide care under the direction of the facility RN, following Nova Scotia standards and Carecor procedures, for full shifts and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years acute care experience ( medicine/surgical).
• Immunization and safety requirements: MMRV, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, hepatitis B, TB test or chest x-ray, BCLS-HCP, N95 mask fit.
• Willing to undergo Vulnerable Sector Police Check as a condition of hire.
• COVID-19 vaccination proof required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of facility charge nurse or RN.
• Work 8–12 hour shifts at a single facility per assignment.
• Travel to Halifax Regional Municipality and surrounding area hospitals for assignments.

Skills

RN licensed

Acute care experience

Travel to Halifax area

Education

RN degree or diploma

Job description

Carecor is looking for dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses (medical/surgical) nurses who are willing to travel to Halifax Regional Municipality and surrounding area hospitals to join our amazing team. We’re ready when you are! Under the direction of the facility charge nurse or registered nurse, you will provide care according to Nova Scotia College of Nursing, the Standards of Practice of Carecor, and the healthcare facility where assigned - helping foster an environment of optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being for patients. For each assignment, you will be in one facility for a full 8-12 hour shift. This is a casual to a full-time position with flexible shifts.

Why Join Us

• Join for the job, stay for the experience – Carecor is a first-choice healthcare staffing provider, holding contracts with hospital sites throughout Nova Scotia that provide a safe and fully supported work environment. Our diverse placements help develop your career with each new experience.
• Get the shifts you want when you want – We empower you to take charge of your career by providing flexible schedules to match your changing personal and professional needs. Our experienced staffing coordinators, many of whom are previous healthcare workers, understand your needs first-hand and will match you with the best shifts. Your shift choices are endless!
• Competitive benefits - Working in an industry that is focused on taking care of others, we are proud to help take care of you. Enjoy competitive pay and an employee group benefits program to suit your health, dental, and life insurance needs.
• Be your best self – We care about your well-being. Our team is dedicated to building strong relationships with our people by actively listening to needs and providing tools, guidance, and support to be successful. Your time with us can accommodate career growth as you advance your education and professional credentials.

Qualifications

• Applicants require a Registered Nurse (RN) practicing license that is current, active, and in good standing with your respective provincial College.
• Transfer of active practicing license will be required with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing
• Required: Minimum of 2 years of experience working in acute care environments, preferably on medicine/surgical floors.
• Proof of current immunization for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and hepatitis B
• Proof of negative TB skin test within the past one (1) year or negative chest x-ray within the past five (5) years
• Current BCLS-HCP (HealthCare Provider) and Current N95 Mask Fit Test Certificate
• Willing to undergo Vulnerable Sector Police Check as a condition of hire
• Flexible to work occasional shifts that are considered urgent/last minute/early morning

Please note that based on recent government mandates and directives, healthcare workers are now required to provide proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination. If successful, new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to their start date.

About Us

For over 35 years, proudly helping healthcare workers take control of their career. Carecor Health Services Ltd. (Carecor) is a subsidiary of Bayshore HealthCare, a leading provider of home and community health care services. Carecor is in accordance with provincial Accessibility regulations as well as Provincial Human Rights Code legislation. We thank all applicants who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note this role is for non-residents of Nova Scotia.