Travel Nurse - Public Health Nurse

Bayshore HealthCare; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare invites experienced Public Health Nurses to join its Northern Staffing Program for Remote Northern Communities in Nunavut. The role emphasizes health promotion, immunization delivery, and advanced nursing within expanded scope of practice, serving Indigenous communities with a dedicated, 24/7 support network.

Travel-inclusive assignments are fully paid, with competitive compensation and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed nurse in good standing
• Willingness to obtain license in provinces/territories of work
• Minimum 3,000 hours in the past 5 years as a Public Health Nurse OR 1,500 hours in remote communities as a Public Health Nurse

Responsibilities

• Lead and support health promotion initiatives (well-baby, well-mom, immunizations)
• Plan and deliver education campaigns (e.g., flu shot awareness)
• Collaborate in a team-based setting to provide comprehensive healthcare
• Apply advanced nursing skills within individualized care plans
• Ensure client comfort, safety and well-being within scope of practice

Skills

Public health nursing

Community health promotion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Employer: Bayshore HealthCare
Location: Remote Northern Communities (Nunavut)
Assignment Duration: 6 weeks
Pay: $50/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:

• Lead and support health promotion initiatives, including well-baby and well-mom programs, immunization clinics, and community wellness activities
• Plan and deliver education programs and campaigns (e.g., flu shot awareness) to promote healthy living within the community
• Work collaboratively in a team-based environment, practicing within an expanded scope to provide comprehensive healthcare services
• Apply advanced nursing skills in observation, assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and health teaching, aligned with individualized care plans
• Ensure the emotional, spiritual, and physical comfort and safety of clients at all times, 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 Nursingand havea nursing license through the governing body 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 individuals 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

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

A minimum of 3,000 hours within the past 5 years as a Public Health Nurse

OR 1,500 hours within the past 5 years providing care in remote, isolated, or semi-isolated communities as a Public Health Nurse.