Travel Nurse - Public Health RN

Bayshore HealthCare; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Public Health Nurse to work in remote northern communities. This role includes health promotion, education programs, and client care, requiring a nursing license in good standing. Enjoy competitive pay and fully paid travel assignments while contributing to community wellbeing. If you're a passionate nurse seeking a unique opportunity to expand your practice, we welcome your application.

Benefits

Fully paid travel assignments

Competitive compensation packages

Orientation and training

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse registered in good standing with a governing body.
• Willing to obtain a nursing license for the province or territory.
• Meet required work experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote community wellness programs and health education.
• Work with clients in an expanded scope of practice.
• Ensure emotional and physical safety of clients.

Skills

Health Promotion

Immunization

Nursing assessment

Counseling

Health teaching

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Are you seeking an exciting career experience as a Public Health Nurse (RN) in Canada's remote northern communities of Nunavut? 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 vary from 2 to 6 weeks.

Work You Will Do

• Health Promotion, well baby / well mom programs, Immunization and community wellness programs
• Establish and promote education programs and/or campaigns (i.e. flu shot campaigns) within the community
• Work in a team atmosphere within an expanded scope of practice providing healthcare services to clients
• 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 & bonuses
• Comprehensive preparation through orientation and training
• Continual learning and professional development
• Diverse assignments with flexible schedules
• Balance work to fit 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.