Travel Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerContract

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Are you seeking an exciting career experience as a Nurse Practitioner 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 are 4 weeks and can be extended if desired.

The Work You Will Do

  • Work in a team atmosphere performing an expanded scope of practice in communities, providing primary and emergency care to all residents –from newborn to elders –through a nursing station / Health Center in a clinic atmosphere
  • Utilize the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, and health teaching according to care plan
  • Health Promotion, Assessments, planning and implementing care using Best Practice Clinical Practice Guidelines; primary care and emergency care; travel nursing; experience creating care plans; IPAC and communicable disease control, immunizations
  • 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 with 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 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide primary and emergency care to residents in remote northern communities through nursing stations and health centers. Perform expanded scope of practice including assessments, health teaching, and implementation of care plans.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a valid nursing license in good standing. Candidates must be willing to obtain licensure in the specific provinces or territories of assignment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentCare planningPatient safety

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 46% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Bayshore HealthCare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 7 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Travel Nurse Practitioner at Bayshore HealthCare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,654 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

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About Bayshore HealthCare

Hospitals and Health Care
Mississauga, Ontario
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Fully Paid Travel Assignments
Highly Competitive Compensation Packages
Comprehensive Preparation and Training
Continual Learning and Professional Development
Diverse Assignments with Flexible Schedules
24/7 Support