Flight Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary:

The Flight Licensed Practical Nurse will provide care for patients as part of a multidisciplinary team within a critical care setting. The Flight Nurse (FN) will work with an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), 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 (all age categories) including inter-facility transfer. This service is provided twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days per week.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Possess 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.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in hospital experience required
• Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM)
• Current registration with the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CANNN)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) certification is an asset
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is an asset
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is an asset
• Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC); International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification is considered an asset
• Graduate of a recognized nursing ICU program is considered an asset
• Enhanced education and experience are considered an asset
• Previous flight experience is considered an asset
• Indigenous cultural awareness training is considered an asset
• Proof of current required vaccinations as per company policy
  • Air Medical Crew (AMC) Candidates must successfully: 
  • Complete the company provided aeromedical training (CAMATA Level 1) 
  • Provide proof of a Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Scan, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry 
  • Obtain and maintain Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)  
  • Possess and Maintain a Valid Driver’s License 
  • Possess and Maintain a Valid Canadian Passport 
  • Attain a Fit to Fly Form, completed by a recognized physician in Canada as required or directed by the Company

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Provide leadership to rural personnel for patients experiencing complex medical conditions
• Responsible for direct patient care during all aspects of the transportation of patients requiring medical attention not available at the sending facility.
• Triage 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 Keewatin Air LP and reports directly to the Medical Manager(s) and/or Director of Medical Operations
• 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
• Ensure that all narcotic tracking records are completed as per protocol
• Advocating on behalf of patients
• Will arrive to work on time and ready to work in medevac uniform
• 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
• As directed by the Medical Manager(s) or Director of Medical Operations, air medical crew (AMC) will be required to participate in peer review patient care record audits
• All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• There is an expectation that the incumbent will be required to perform their duties on board any Keewatin Air aircraft operating within the province of Manitoba and Nunavut
• Must be available to commit to a full-time rotation of two (2) weeks on and two (2) weeks off throughout the calendar year
• Union Environment: This role operates within a unionized workforce represented by United Steelworkers, governed by the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Ability to lift, load and secure patients, equipment, and baggage
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors; contact with staff and the public; employee must be able to adapt to outdoor weather conditions.