Position Description:
Flight Nurse; Trauma Flight Helicopter Response Team Member:
The successful incumbent will be providing care for patients as part of a multidisciplinary team in our Thompson Manitoba base. Wages presently under review.
A critically trained Registered Nurse, a critically trained ACP Paramedic and supplemented with the presence of a Transport Physician either in person or on-line, to provide high quality care and service, which includes rapid response assessment, intervention, and safe transport of critically ill or injured patients of all ages from scene response, or during inter-facility transfer. This service is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Full time rotation will be 7 days on, 7 days off, or alternatively 14 days on 14 days off will be considered.
Casual employment will be required to work a rotation consisting of 7 consecutive 12 hour shifts.
Responsibilities
Providing leadership to rural personnel for patients experiencing complex medical conditions
Triaging of medevac requests/providing direction to the referring facility as required
Responsible for pre-flight and in-flight stabilization of the patient during all aspects of the medevac Liaising with Flight Physician during all phases of the patient transfer
Works closely with the other members of the crew (pilots), flight followers and other groups also involved in the transfer of patients
Maintain constant communication with the different groups internally and externally to ensure that medevacs are performed efficiently and effectively Within this capacity, the incumbent acts as a representative of Trauma Flight and reports directly to the Medical Program Manager/Director of Flight Medical and Medical Director
Documenting all aspects of the aero medical transport in a clear and concise manner
Maintenance of patient records and ensuring privacy act is strictly adhered to
Making ethical decisions related to consent and confidentiality
Ensure on-time performance as it relates to launch times
Ensure that all equipment checklists are completed as per protocol
Advocating on behalf of patients
Participation in new hire training and any recurrent training (Maintenance of Competency Programs) as deemed appropriate by the employer
Incorporate validated changes in medical practice through review of best practice
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Posses strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, screening, diagnostic, pharmacology, and treatment of neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, immunological, toxicology, endocrine, infectious disease and trauma related emergencies and urgencies
Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) (to obtain)
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification (in house instruction / certification if required)
Current Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) certification (in house instruction / certification if required)
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (in house instruction / certification if required)
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification an asset (in house instruction / certification if required)
Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
Graduate of a recognized nursing ICU program with minimum of 3 years in hospital experience. Collective education and critical background will be considered
Aeromedical Specialist must successfully complete an aeromedical training course approved by the Minister (CAMATA Level 1 in house instruction)
Current Child Abuse Registry check
Current Adult Abuse Registry check
Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
Able to obtain and maintain Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) and Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA)
Valid Driver's License required
Valid Canadian Passport required
Enhanced education and experience are considered an asset
Previous rotary flight experience is considered an asset
Indigenous Awareness and/or Cultural Diversity training considered an asset Proof of immunization status including COVID-19 immunization (and boosters)
Work With Us
Trauma Flight provides its service on the Silkorsky 76 C++ with two pilot operation, the program is developed to place an emphasis on in house training and skill development, with the ability to access advanced education, conferences. The "Team" environment is our "Mantra", and all team members have the ability to share and develop ideas and identified needs. We provide a comprehensive benefit/insurance package, as well as shift per diems, provision of uniforms, nursing registration payment, and all travel arrangements. Staff are accommodated in fully equipped homes with all amenities. Please respond with resume to:
Dave McMullen R.N.
Trauma Flight
Rotary Manager
[email protected]
Keewatin Air Ambulance recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages, and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. Keewatin Air Ambulance supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities). Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition.
Job Type: Casual
Salary: $105,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
COVID-19 considerations:
as outlined above
Work Location: In person
