Registered Nurse
International SOS is the world’s leading medical and security services company with over 12,000 employees working in 1,000 locations in 90 countries. We were founded on the principle of putting our clients’ employees first and this is still true today. Led by 5,200 medical professionals and 200 security specialists our teams work night and day to find solutions to protect our clients and their employees in whatever situation they may be facing; we assess, advise and assist from a medical, security and logistical perspective on a global scale to protect and save lives and thereby enable our clients to achieve their business goals. As we’ve delivered on this mission over the last 35 years, we have become the market leader in global telehealth services and digital health solutions for an extensive client base of Fortune 500 companies, NGO’s and governments around the world.
General Information
We are sourcing for Registered Nurses (RNs) to service remote communities within Northern Manitoba supporting Indigenous Services Canada.
We have 1 to 2-week coverage assignments available for ongoing full-time work. Positions are eligible for overtime, and a travel allowance is provided. Community health nursing in remote Indigenous communities is an excellent opportunity for clinicians looking to make a true difference, expand their skills, grow their critical thinking abilities, and practice in a dynamic and stimulating environment. We are happy to support candidates with the labour mobility process to obtain their Manitoba/Alberta licenses. We offer expanded role nursing training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
As a primary care community health nurse, the duties include:
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and the nurse in charge to deliver care within an expanded scope of practice. The community health nurse thoroughly assesses patients of all ages presenting with varied needs, uses critical thinking and clinical decision support resources to isolate priority health needs, negotiates a treatment plan with the client, and collaborates with providers for definitive treatment plans. This includes newborn deliveries, treatment of minor acute illnesses and injuries, and conducting general treatment clinics.
- Implement the nursing process by employing skills in primary survey, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, and health education according to the clinical care pathways.
- Administer interventions and monitor their effectiveness to address clients' psychological, spiritual, and physical comfort and safety needs.
- Deliver holistic, culturally competent community care to remote and/or isolated First Nations communities in Manitoba.
- Provide ethical, high-quality, and competent care to patients of all ages and acuity levels, including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
- Communicate effectively to obtain subjective and objective assessment data and complete an in-depth physical examination using advanced assessment skills.
- Within the scope, rely on evidence-based guidelines using the national care pathways and other provided resources to deduce diagnoses, negotiate and implement care plans, provide health teaching, and assure adequate follow-up to evaluate care effectiveness.
- Intervene in the contexts of unstable clinical situations, effectively facilitate communication with the local and remote consulting teams, and participate in planning, organizing, and implementing medical evacuation as needed.
- Document care according to the guidelines, including using the EMR (electronic medical records).
- Manage demanding situations according to protocol and involve the necessary support teams.
Requirements
- Current College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) RN license.
- Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate (Heart and Stroke).
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate (Heart and Stroke).
- Valid Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificate (Heart and Stroke).
- Valid International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certificate.
- An active driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- 2 years of full-time nursing in the last five years in the emergency room, intensive care unit, or as a community health nurse in a remote/rural area.
- Additional critical care nursing experience (cardiovascular intensive care unit, post-anesthesia unit) is an asset.
- Alignment with our values of expertise, passion, respect, and care.
Work Conditions
Where you will be working, your work schedule, and other essential information:
- Onsite accommodation provided (fully furnished residence)
- Onsite transportation provided.
- Daily fare for subsistence provided.
- Daily schedule varies from nursing station to nursing station. Shifts are 10 hours long, with overtime possibilities and on-call.
- Charter flights from Winnipeg, St. Andrews, Pine Dock, Thompson, & The Pas are available.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations
International SOS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.