[Hiring] TeleHealth Nurse @Medavie

Role Description

Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is seeking TeleHealth Nurses to provide non-emergency medical advice and support to residents of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The role involves:

• Navigating guidelines and applying established policies to assess patients' conditions.
• Providing clinically relevant information to empower callers in decision-making.
• Documenting clinical notes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Liaising effectively in critical situations requiring third-party intervention.
• Adhering to time utilization guidelines to meet service demands.

Qualifications

• Clinical nursing experience, preferably in an acute care environment (minimum 3 years; 5 years preferred).
• Active license and good standing as a Registered Nurse with the provincial nursing body.
• Diploma from a recognized nursing school; Bachelor degree preferred.
• Excellent communication, telephone, and customer relation skills.
• Good critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge and competence in computer use and keyboarding.
• Reliable wired internet connectivity (High Speed DSL, Cable, or FiberOp).
• Appropriate home workspace meeting "Work at Home" guidelines.
• Ability to travel if needed.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) required; fluency in French preferred.

Requirements

• Must be licensed to practice within the province of residence.

Benefits

• Work-life balance with flexible 8-hour shifts; 10- and 12-hour shifts can be accommodated.
• Support available for nurses 24/7.