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Travel Nurse - British Columbia

Canadian Health Care Agency
Full-time
On-site
Vancouver (North Hastings -Sunrise), British Columbia, Canada

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The Registered Nurse will be a valued member of CHCA - Travel Nurse Team, providing culturally safe care for Indigenous patients and families in remote, isolated or semi -isolated areas across Northern BC.
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This approach includes delivery of primary care and public health services through a set of integrated and accessible health care services. Public health involves working collaboratively with community members to identify health priorities while addressing and promoting community health care prevention.
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Requirements<\/b>
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Experience:<\/b>
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To be considered for this position, you must have but not limited to:
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  • 3000 hours of clinical experience acquired within the last 3 years.
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  • 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)
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    Education & Credentials:<\/b>
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    • Recognized Canadian Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
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    • Valid BCCNM license in good standing
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    • 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
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      • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
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      • Valid class “G” or equivalent driver's license
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      • Mask -fit Tested
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      • WHMIS
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      • TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods)
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      • Medical Clearance from applicant’s primary care provider
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      • Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance / Background check
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        Profile:<\/b>
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        • Willingness and ability to travel in small aircraft, off road vehicles and by boat in varied weather conditions to communities in remote and isolated areas
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        • Being comfortable working in a rigorous and diverse work environment
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        • May be required to be temporarily reassigned to other communities as operationally required
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        • Flexibility to perform on call duties, work after hours/overnight, and on weekends as required
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        • Eager to complete mandatory education/training relevant to the position
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          Requirements may vary by client<\/i>
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          What We Offer:<\/b>
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          • Flexible schedule
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          • In -depth orientation program providing instruction in advanced clinical assessment and illness management
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          • Opportunity to work in a dynamic community -based environment.
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          • Food and travel allowance
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          • 24/7 support at your disposal
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