RN – Department of Justice

Job title: RN – Department of Justice

Company: Bayshore HealthCare

Job description: MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE YUKON!Are you a Registered Community Health Nurse RN looking for an exciting travel nursing experience? Whitehorse is the capital and only city of Yukon, and the largest city in northern Canada. Because of the city’s location in the Whitehorse valley and relative proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the climate is milder than comparable northern communities such as Yellowknife. At this latitude, winter days are short and summer days have up to about 19 hours of daylight.Bayshore HealthCare’s Northern Nursing program has provided high-quality community health relief staffing services to Indigenous and Northern communities since 1997. Our Nurses experience exciting assignments in isolated, semi-isolated and remote areas of northern Canada. Work closely with diverse Indigenous communities (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) providing care to community members in Canada’s remote Northern communities of British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.This is an amazing opportunity with unlimited potential for professional and personal growth. What a unique way to experience an exciting diverse role as a nurse in all scopes of practice while enjoying an adventure at the same time!The work you will do:The Registered Community Health Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing primary health care services to the client population within the legislated scope of practice, regulatory body standards of practice, organizational policies and procedures and individual competencies. Assignment involves working in a Corrections Facility that operates similarly to a Community Health Centre with medical directives in the absence of a physician. Focus will be on acute issues requiring advanced assessment knowledge.Assignments will be four (4) week minimum with opportunity to extend as desiredWhy Bayshore?

• Enjoy fully paid & planned travel while doing what you love
• Highly competitive pay packages & incentives
• Comprehensive orientation and training
• Continual learning and professional development
• Work options to fit your life
• 24/7 support from a caring and dedicated team who welcomes you from your first day

QualificationsWho You Are:

• Registered Nurse with ER and CHN experience, preferably with northern nursing experience in either territory
• You have (4500) three (3) years of full-time experience in the past five (5) years as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department/Urgent Care setting and Community Health Nurse experience combined (total 3 years) AND/OR Combination of Community Health Nurse experience
• Nursing registration in Yukon active and in good standing is required
• Nurses will be required to have completed necessary certifications prior to travel and complete specific certifications upon arrival to assignment
• Physical Requirements: Staff will have to be physically able to complete walking 3-4 flights of stairs carrying an emergency medical bag (20 – 25 lbs) in case of emergency. Masks wearing requirements are in place and mandatory at the facility

Thank you to all applicants. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directlyAs Canada’s largest and best homecare company, join us as we continue our 50+ year tradition of supporting our Nurses to make “being the difference” a Career!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 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes

Expected salary:

Location: Whitehorse, YT

Job date: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 22:29:09 GMT

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