Travel Nurse - LPN

Bayshore HealthCare; Iqaluit; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in remote northern communities of Canada. The role involves providing healthcare services in busy clinics, including trauma and primary care. Ideal candidates are graduates from accredited nursing schools with licenses in good standing. This position offers competitive compensation, paid travel assignments, and continual professional development.

Benefits

Fully paid travel assignments

Competitive compensation packages

Comprehensive preparation and training

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and have a nursing license in good standing.
• Mandatory skillsets and additional training requirements will be discussed during interview.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare services for trauma and primary care, including emergencies.
• Assess and ensure the comfort and safety of clients within the scope of practice.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Counseling

Emergency care

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Overview

Are you seeking an exciting career experience as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in Canada's remote northern communities (BC and AB)? Bayshore HealthCare’s Northern Staffing program has provided high-quality community health care solutions to Canada's North since 1997. Our Healthcare Professionals work closely with diverse Indigenous communities (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), providing care to community members. We hire passionate team-members from all over Canada who travel on assignments to remote northern communities of British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. We provide a unique way to experience an expanded clinical scope of practice while enjoying an adventure at the same time! Average assignment durations are from 2-6 weeks and can be extended.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team atmosphere in busy clinics or health centres within an expanded scope of practice, providing healthcare services to all patients for trauma and primary care, including emergencies and traumas, treating minor acute illnesses and injuries, and conducting general treatment clinics
• Utilize the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, and health teaching according to care plan
• 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 and bonuses
• Comprehensive preparation through orientation and training
• Continual learning and professional development
• Diverse assignments with flexible schedules
• Balance work to fit with your life
• 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 province or territory 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 individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.

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