Veterinary Technician, RVT, Bedford Parks Animal Hospital

Job description

About the Role :

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 Alberta.

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.

Requirements

Experience :

• 3000 hours of clinical experience acquired within the last 3 years.
• 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).

Education & Credentials :

• Recognized Canadian Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Valid provincial license for CRNA in good standing.
• 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.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and International Trauma Life Support (ITLS).
• Valid class “G” or equivalent driver's license.
• Mask-fit Tested.
• WHMIS.
• TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods).
• Medical Clearance from applicant’s primary care provider.
• Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance / Background check.

Profile :

• 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.
• Being comfortable working in a rigorous and diverse work environment.
• May be required to be temporarily reassigned to other communities as operationally required.
• Flexibility to perform on call duties, work after hours / overnight, and on weekends as required.
• Eager to complete mandatory education / training relevant to the position.
• Requirements may vary by client.

What We Offer :

• Flexible schedule.
• In-depth orientation program providing instruction in advanced clinical assessment and illness management.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic community-based environment.
• Food and travel allowance.
• 24 / 7 support at your disposal.