Job Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Will facilitate 2-3 nursing staffing orientation groups per month, including 4 - 5 practicum days throughout the month depending on number of new hires and locations they will be serving. (i.e. NU, BC, ON, AB, MB, YK, NWT)
• Assist in updating e-learning modules for all Northern contracts, marking orientation assignments, and participating in the enhancement of the orientation/ practicum program for Northern Nurses
• Complete a maximum of four Northern Nursing assignments providing direct patient care in the communities (2 - 4 week assignments)
• Support clinical initiatives specific to Remote and Northern nursing service delivery, including but not limited to: acute care, primary, continuing & long-term care, and home care.
• Complete program development, provide education and guidance that will support field staff with their clinical care and creating positive client/patient outcomes including holistic, culturally sensitive assessments, ongoing reassessments, and management of all scopes of nursing practice.

Qualifications - External

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE:

• Current registration with a Canadian nursing regulatory body, and a willingness to obtain further registrations in additional provinces as needed.
• A minimum five (5) years of nursing experience with a minimum of three years of experience working as a Community Health Nurse in Northern Communities.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in education, program development and delivery in healthcare.
• Current BLS or ACLS; must be willing to obtain other certifications as needed (i.e. TNCC, PALS, ITLS) depending on province.
• Ability to travel to remote and northern communities throughout Canada is required (maximum of four assignments per year).
• Solid knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of Remote and Northern community nursing.
• Confidence and sound judgment in dealing with a variety of health care providers, including nurses, paramedics, and staff from other disciplines.

Salary Range : $87,000 - $92,000

** Only candidates selected to be moved forward in the recruitment process will be contacted by Bayshore’s Recruitment Team to schedule a conversation.