Registered Nurse Contractors

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple is seeking Registered Nurse (RN) Contractors to support labs and referrals operations, helping patients with timely follow-up and guidance from lab results and referrals issued through the Maple platform. This is a remote, on-demand role with variable hours to cover higher volumes.

You will review labs, identify urgency, contact patients for critical results, and escalate complex cases to physicians while assisting with referrals and documentation for Canadian patients.

Qualifications

• BScN required and active licensure with a provincial/territorial college.
• No active malpractice investigations and professional liability coverage.
• Experience in a patient-facing clinical setting preferred (primary care, medical-surgical or emergency).
• Strong clinical judgment reviewing labs and specialist documentation.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, tech-enabled environment.
• Comfort with Mac and quick learning of new digital tools.
• Excellent English communication skills; French is a plus but not required.
• Respect for patient privacy and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Clinically review lab results and assign follow-up recommendations.
• Identify abnormal or critical results and determine urgency of follow-up.
• Contact patients directly for critical results requiring immediate care.
• Escalate complex cases to physicians as appropriate.
• Support referrals by preparing documentation and forms.
• Assign referrals to appropriate clinics based on location and need.
• Redirect unresponsive clinics or declined referrals.
• Review specialist reports to determine if follow-up is needed.
• Support additional workstreams based on scheduling and operational needs.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Lab result review

Patient communication

Independent remote work

Mac proficiency

English proficiency

French is an asset

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Current registration with a Canadian nursing college

Tools

Mac devices

Job description

Build better healthcare together

Maple's purpose is to meet the world's healthcare needs. We're Canada's leading on-demand healthcare platform, connecting patients with Canadian-licensed doctors, nurse practitioners and specialists. Today, we're proud that over 8 million patients and 7,000 businesses and government partners have access to same-day, proactive and ongoing care. We enable people to take control of their health and push the boundaries of what's possible every day.

Bold minds. Big impact. A career at Maple is about making an impact. We empower bold thinking, surround you with an inspiring team and are driven by a motivating purpose. Here, you'll do work that changes lives-including your own.

The role

We're looking for Registered Nurse (RN) Contractors to support Maple's labs and referrals operations—helping patients receive timely follow-up and clear guidance based on lab results and specialist referrals issued through the Maple platform.

In this role, you'll work remotely and contribute on an as-needed basis, supporting periods of higher volume and continuity across our clinical operations. You'll use your clinical judgment, work independently and help patients take the next step in their care.

Your responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse (RN) Contractor, you will:

• Clinically review lab results issued through Maple and assign appropriate follow-up recommendations for patients.
• Identify abnormal or critical results and determine how urgently patients need follow-up care.
• Contact patients directly when critical results require immediate emergency care.
• Escalate complex cases to physicians when appropriate.
• Support specialist referrals based on clinical directives, including preparing referral documentation and required forms.
• Assign referrals to appropriate specialist clinics based on patient location, clinical need and specialty.
• Redirect referrals when clinics are unresponsive or decline them.
• Review specialist consult reports and determine whether patient follow-up is required.
• Support additional workstreams outside this list, depending on scheduling and operational needs.

What you bring

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN).
• Current registration and good standing with a Canadian provincial or territorial nursing college.
• No active malpractice investigations and professional liability coverage in place.
• Experience in a patient-facing clinical setting—primary care, medical-surgical or emergency care preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and confidence reviewing lab results and specialist documentation.
• Comfort working independently in a remote, technology-enabled environment.
• Proficiency using Mac devices and learning new digital tools quickly.
• Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Bilingual proficiency in French is a significant asset, but not required.
• Strong understanding of patient privacy and confidentiality requirements.

The details

• Job type: Independent contractor with variable hours based on operational demand. Most RN contractors are expected to support 10-20 hours per week on average, depending on volume and availability.
• Hiring manager: Manager, Care Delivery Operations
• Location: Fully remote within Canada
• Start date: November 2026
• Pay rate: $35 hourly

We're committed to the safety and security of our platform. Please note that any offer of engagement is subject to a criminal record check (EPIC) and identity verification. Additional checks, including employment or education verification, may be conducted depending on the role's requirements.

Use of artificial intelligence

We don't currently use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess or select candidates. Every application is thoughtfully reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team or hiring managers.