Travel Nurse - Public Health Nurse

Bayshore HealthCare; Mississauga; Remote; CAD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel assignments

Competitive compensation

Orientation and training

Professional development

Diverse assignments

24/7 support

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare invites experienced nurses to join its Northern Staffing Program in remote northern communities in Nunavut. The positions run for 6 weeks with a base pay of $50 per hour plus a non-taxed Northern Allowance of $22 per hour.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Nursing and current licensure, with a minimum of 3,000 hours as a Public Health Nurse in the past five years or 1,500 hours in remote communities. Travel is fully paid and comprehensive orientation is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Required).
• A minimum of 3,000 hours in the past 5 years as a Public Health Nurse or 1,500 hours in remote/isolate communities as a Public Health Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support health promotion initiatives (well-baby, well-mom, immunizations, community wellness).
• Plan and deliver education programs and campaigns (e.g., flu shot awareness).
• Work collaboratively in a team-based environment with expanded scope of practice.
• Apply advanced nursing skills in observation, assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and health teaching with individualized care plans.
• Ensure emotional, spiritual, and physical comfort and safety of clients within scope of practice.

Skills

Public health nurse

Nursing license

Education program delivery

Team-based care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

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 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

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.

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.