Traveling Healthcare Professional

  • Manitoba
  • Canadian Health Care Agency

About the Role:

The Canadian Health Care Agency is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our Travel Nurse Team. As a valued member of our team, you will provide culturally safe care for Indigenous patients and families in remote, isolated, or semi-isolated areas across Manitoba.

This role involves delivering primary care and public health services through a set of integrated and accessible health care services. You will work collaboratively with community members to identify health priorities while addressing and promoting community health care prevention.

Requirements:

  • 3000 hours of clinical experience acquired within the last 3 years.
  • Experience related to performing complex activities in a wide variety of situations in either of the following areas: Primary/Acute/Intensive care, Urgent/Emergency care, or Community health (public health and home and community care).

Education & Credentials:

  • Recognized Canadian Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
  • Valid CRNM license for Manitoba in good standing.
  • Having an up-to-date certification in the following areas:
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers issued by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the American Heart Association.
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and International Trauma Life Support (ITLS).
    • Valid class "G" or equivalent driver's license.
    • Mask-fit Tested.
    • WHMIS.
    • TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods).
    • Medical Clearance from applicant's primary care provider.
    • Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance/Background check.

Profile:

We are looking for a candidate who is willing and able to travel in small aircraft, off-road vehicles, and by boat in varied weather conditions to communities in remote and isolated areas. You should be comfortable working in a rigorous and diverse work environment and be flexible to perform on-call duties, work after hours/overnight, and on weekends as required.

We offer a flexible schedule, in-depth orientation program providing instruction in advanced clinical assessment and illness management, opportunity to work in a dynamic community-based environment, food and travel allowance, and 24/7 support at your disposal.