Travel Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse

Bayshore Northern Staffing; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an experienced nurse for assignments in remote northern communities of Canada. The role involves providing primary and emergency care to patients of all ages in a clinic environment. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Nursing, possess a current nursing license, and have significant experience in acute care. Enjoy competitive pay of $38/hour plus a $22/hour Northern Allowance along with travel benefits and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Paid travel assignments

Competitive compensation packages

Comprehensive preparation and training

Continual learning and professional development

24/7 support from the team

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a valid nursing license.
• 3,000 hours in acute or critical care nursing or remote community care.
• Willingness to obtain provincial nursing license.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and emergency care in various northern communities.
• Utilize best practices in health promotion and care planning.
• Ensure client comfort and safety in accordance with nursing practice.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Emergency care

Patient assessment

Health teaching

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Employer: Bayshore HealthCare
Location: Remote Northern Communities (BC and AB)
Assignment Duration: 2–6 weeks
Pay: $38/hour + $22/hour non-taxed Northern Allowance

Ready for an unforgettable nursing adventure?

Discover a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in Canada’s remote northern communities with Bayshore HealthCare’s Northern Staffing Program. Since 1997, we’ve been delivering exceptional community health care to Indigenous Peoples across the North. This is your chance to broaden your clinical expertise, embrace a unique scope of practice, and experience the adventure of a lifetime—all while doing what you love.

The work you will do:

• Work in a team atmosphere performing an expanded scope of practice in communities, providing primary and emergency care to all residents –from newborn to elders –through a nursing station / Health Center in a clinic atmosphere
• Utilize the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, and health teaching according to care plan
• Health Promotion, Assessments, planning and implementing care using Best Practice Clinical Practice Guidelines; primary care and emergency care; travel nursing; experience creating care plans; IPAC and communicable disease control, immunizations
• Ensure that, on an ongoing basis, the emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients are met to the greatest possible extent within the scope of practice

Why Bayshore?

• Enjoy fully paid & planned travel assignments while doing what you love
• Highly competitive compensation packages, incentives & bonuses
• Comprehensive preparation through orientation and training
• Continual learning and professional development
• Diverse assignments with flexible schedules
• 24/7 support from a caring and dedicated team who welcomes you from your first day

Who You Are:

• You are a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and have a nursing license through the governing body in good standing
• You are a licensed Nurse registered in good standing
• You have or are willing to obtain a nursing license through the regulating body in the provinces or territories you wish to work
• You meet the required work experience
• Mandatory skillsets and additional training requirements and reimbursements will be discussed during interview

We appreciate and thank all applicants. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individual’s purpose, potential and wellbeing.”

Bayshore operates in accordance with the applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.

• Only candidates selected to be moved forward in the recruitment process will be contacted by Bayshore’s Recruitment Team to schedule a conversation

Bayshore HealthCare uses AI-assisted tools as part of the candidate screening process to ensure fairness and efficiency. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Experience

• A minimum of 3,000 hours within the past 5 years in acute or critical care nursing, specifically in areas such as the Emergency Department
• OR 3,000 hours within the past 3 years providing care in remote, isolated, or semi-isolated communities as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Education

• Bachelors or better