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Since 1997, Bayshore nurses have supported diverse Indigenous communities (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) in Canada’s remote areas and regions by providing care to everyone from newborns to elders. On our team, you’ll receive unlimited potential for professional and personal growth and even more location choices.

We are looking for all types of nurses in all provinces and territories. Come join the best nursing team in the country. See all opportunities below.

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Current positions.

• Travel RN (Yukon)
• Public Health Nurse (PHN) (BC)
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) (Ontario)
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) (Manitoba)
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) (Alberta)
• Community Health Nurse (CHN) (Alberta)
• Community Health Nurse (CHN) (BC)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (BC)
• Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) (Manitoba)
• Community Health Nurse (CHN) (Manitoba)
• Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) (Manitoba)
• Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) (Manitoba)
• Community Health Nurse (CHN) (Nunavut)
• Home Care Nurse (HCN) (Nunavut)
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Nunavut)
• MHN/RPN (Registered Psychiatric Nurse) (Nunavut)
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) (Nunavut)
• Public Health Nurse (PHN) (Nunavut)
• RN Pediatrics, RN Surgery, RN Obstetrics (NWT)
• Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) (Ontario)
• Community Health Nurse (CHN) (Ontario)
• Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) (Ontario)
• Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) (Ontario)
• Emergency, Med-Surg, ICU (Yukon)
• Mental Health Nurse, RPN (Registered Psychiatric Nurse) (Yukon)

Communities We Serve

Why become a travel nurse with bayshore.

We build lasting relationships with our travel nurses and are dedicated to setting you up for success and providing continuous support throughout your assignment. Our goal is to make you feel safe, comfortable, and confident while providing the best possible care within your scope of practice.

• Fully paid travel and accommodations
• Highly competitive pay and benefits package
• Bonus Incentives
• Comprehensive orientation
• Diverse assignments
• Flexible schedules
• Work/life balance

Who we hire

We hire licensed practical nurses/registered practical nurses and registered nurses who provide primary and emergency care in clinical and hospital settings. Depending on the location, there are also opportunities to   work in long term care facilities, health centres, hospitals and in the community with home care and Public Health.

Check out our current northern staffing job opportunities for full details and apply today .

Opportunity Spotlight

Bayshore Northern Staffing was recently awarded a multi year staffing contract as the primary provider to the many communities across Nunavut’s three regions – meaning all available assignments are given to Bayshore first to fill!

Meet our Team

Chantal Matte, RPN Director of Operations

Sakina Abbas, NP-PHC, MN Nurse Educator

Leslie Marvell MN NP-PHC CHPCN(c) CON(c) Clinical Operations Lead

Jacqueline Simms R.N., B.N, M.N.  Manager of Clinical Practice & Recruitment

Bayley Naken, BScN Manager of Clinical Practice

We are always available to answer questions you may have about our travel nursing opportunities.

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Become a travel nurse for an experience of a lifetime!

Bayshore HealthCare’s Santé nordique program has provided high-quality community health relief staffing services to Indigenous and northern communities since 1997.

Northern Opportunities

A leader in community health relief staffing services to aboriginal and northern communities.

Paediatrics / Specialty Nursing Program (BC)

Health care for the unique needs of children, youth and their families.

Paediatric Program

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Supporting our customers’ mission to deliver excellent healthcare services by sourcing and hiring highly qualified healthcare professionals across the country to help fill their needs.

Bayshore Home Care Solutions is a trusted provider of home health care services for government funders across Canada. We work together with health authorities, hospitals and health system planners to provide cost-effective, integrated care solutions.

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Partnering with governments and hospitals to implement bundled care models.

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Supporting patients as they transition from hospital to interim short-stay facility.

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A contracted health care provider for government-funded services.

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A wide range of rehabilitation services to manage injury, illness and disability

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Bayshore is committed to providing high-quality care to our end-of-life clients.

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Your gateway to a multitude of nursing opportunities throughout Canada.

We specialize in recruiting quality healthcare professionals and connecting them to Canadian communities.

Embrace the adventure of travel without compromising your career or financial stability with Nurse4U. Our platform offers an attractive compensation package, including above-average pay and fully-funded travel and housing. It's the perfect opportunity to explore new horizons while continuing your nursing career.

Getting Started

As a Nurse4U working with us on out-of-province assignments for a minimum of six weeks, we cover your licensing fee.

Exploration

Our travel nursing positions span a wide array of locations within Canada.

We handle all your travel arrangements, ensuring a worry-free experience for you.

Compensation & Benefits

When you refer another nurse to our team, we show our appreciation by offering you a $250 bonus for each successful referral.

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Creating a space for nurses to thrive.

Northern Medical Connections is a preferred Canadian travel nurse agency, proudly based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Our mission is to connect nurses to job opportunities across Canada where they feel valued, supported & safe.

Started by Nurses. For Nurses.

Northern Med is a very different kind of agency. Unlike most travel nurse agencies, Northern Med was founded by an RN who has over 10 years experience working as a travel nurse across Canada - our founder Matthew Jurcina. Matthew loved being a travel nurse, but after years in the industry he knew there had to be a better way; dreaming of an agency that vetted placements in-person before sending in new nurses, where staff could support you both clinically & administratively, and where quality patient-care & work-life balance were the top two priorities. ‍‍ So, in between shifts and placements Matthew started building Northern Med - eventually bringing together a dream team of staff; nurses to help with the clinical perspective, experts in healthcare administration to work with health authorities across the country, and HR pros to handle the high volume of placements and staff. The result has been Northern Med becoming one of Canada's topnotch Travel Nursing Agencies, recruiting healthcare professionals who are falling in love with nursing again!

A team you can trust.

Community you can stand with.

If you're on your own, moving to a different community & starting a new job placement, the change can be daunting... That's why community makes all of the difference. Northern Med not only commits to finding you ideal placements - we'll also ensure you feel supported, cared for, & a part of something bigger while you're there!

We care about patient care.

Northern Med truly cares about seeing our nurses deliver exemplary patient care . It is a top priority for our agency. We believe the best way to guarantee strong health outcomes is to take incredible care of our nurses so that they can take incredible care of their patients.

Balance isn't just a pretty idea.

When a company tells you they value a healthy work-life balance , do they really mean it? Most often you're still left feeling guilty for requesting vacation, expressing your needs, or doing anything other than showing up for work. Well, we're done with that. Time to take back control of your life AND your career. Northern Med is here to help.

We bring everything to the table.

Our dream team is made of up an incredibly diverse and balanced group of people - with mixed professional backgrounds in nursing, human resources, business administration, and healthcare management.

Matthew Jurcina, RN

Founder & ceo.

Our founder, Matthew began his career as an RN after receiving his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St-Francis Xavier/Cape Breton University. Matthew built up experience in many different nursing specialities including ICU, Emerg, Family Practice, Occupational Health, & Community Nursing in Indigenous communities. All this experience eventually lead Matthew into travel nursing across Canada, where he started dreaming of building an ideal travel nursing agency that advocated for both quality patient-care and a strong work-life balance for it's nurses.

Since founding Northern Med, Matthew has become an advocate for health, wellness, and balance - specifically in the nursing field. He is a proud husband and father of two boys. He loves all things hockey and will gladly join you on the ice for a quick game of shinny!

Jenn Wadden, MBA

Chief operating officer.

With a Masters of Business Admin from U of A, an Executive Healthcare Leadership Cert from Cornell University, and nearly a decade of experience in healthcare management, Jenn brings so much to the table as Northern Med’s COO.  

Jenn's extensive experience in hospital operations, recruitment, and people management, gives her the unique ability to step into the shoes of our partnering health authorities – helping us to facilitate healthy and long-lasting relationships between our nurses, healthcare administrations, and the communities we serve.

Jenn is a proud Nova Scotian, wife, and mom of two girls. She is an active volunteer, avid traveller, and lover of live music and dancing.

Rebecca Coffey

Human resources manager.

Joining us after an impressive post in the hospitality industry, providing HR leadership to top restaurant groups in Halifax, we're so excited to have Rebecca as our Human Resources Manager.

With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Saint Mary’s University and an HR Cert, Rebecca has all the chops needed to continually knock this role out of the park.

When Rebecca is not snuggled up with a good book, she also enjoys getting out to an amazing spin class, or whipping up something delicious in the kitchen. With a passion for organization, learning, and community building, Rebecca is a perfect fit for Northern Med!

Julie McCloskey, RN, BN

Health services manager.

With a Bachelor of Nursing Degree from UNB, Julie joins Northern Med with nearly 15 years experience working as an RN - with many of those years spent working as a community health nurse in Nunavut.

Drawing from her experience as an Emergency Dept Nurse, Julie is always up for a challenge and ready to learn and grow while working through any situation.

When she's not kicking butt at Northern Med, Julie is exploring the great outdoors - hiking, backcountry camping, and traveling to new destinations.

Ariel Gavin, RN, BN

Operations manager.

Coming from a diverse RN background, floating to many different specialties over the last decade - including Burns/Plastics, ER, ICU, PACU, Med/Surg, L&D and Mental Health - Ariel is ready to handle anything that's thrown at her!

While Nova Scotia has always been her home, Ariel has experience working as a travel nurse in Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, and the Yukon - giving her the unique insights and first-hand experience needed to tackle the job of being Northern Med's Operations Manager.

Ariel is a wife, mom of one very special girl, and an artist. She's also a sucker for live music, getting out in nature, and always game for an adventure!

Jordan Lang

Marketing manager.

Jordan is extremely passionate about making a positive impact in the communities she works with. This makes her a perfect fit as our Marketing Manager, working alongside Northern Med's exceptional nurses, who aspire to achieve the same unified goal.

With a Bachelor of Social Sciences from uOttawa, and having worked in the federal government housing sector to find creative solutions in areas of affordable housing, risk management, and business optimization - Jordan has been able to transfer those skills to Northern Med.

Jordan is a proud feminist, wife, and mother of two boys. She enjoys living a healthy, active lifestyle and getting outside with her family hiking, cycling, and exploring Nova Scotia’s many beautiful beaches.

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Travel Nursing in Canada!

Where do YOU want to travel nurse?

With our 25 years of experience we offer you the incredible freedom to explore Canada. From Bella Bella in BC to Goose Bay in NL we offer the greatest number of contracts to choose from.

Why Travel Nurse

How It Works

25 years of pairing dreams and destinations!

Trust the experience that comes with time.

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Welcome to Canada's most experienced travel nursing company!

Our mission is to enhance the enjoyability and comfort of your travel, nursing contract, and Canadian adventure to the fullest extent possible.

You are regarded as a highly valued team member, and we provide insurance and liability coverage to ensure your peace of mind.

25 Years and Counting

Founded in January 1999

2,109 Nurses Placements

857,709 Hours Of Care

43 Support Staff

We're here to help you!

Travel Nursing

As a travel nurse in Canada, you can pursue your travel dreams while ensuring a stable income. These positions provide above-average wages and full coverage for travel and accommodation expenses, enabling you to freely explore and wander.

With an extensive 25-year experience under our belt, rest assured that we will be dedicated to supporting you throughout the entire duration of your contract.

Let's Get Started

How long are contracts?

Most contracts last 6-8 weeks, though some travel jobs may be longer. Many contracts are renewed if the traveler and the hospital are in agreement. Some travel nurses extend multiple times, when the job is a perfect fit!

Do you provide insurance?

Absolutely, you have comprehensive coverage throughout your contract. At Select Medical Connections, we consider you part of our team, and we treat you accordingly.

How long is the application process?

Traditionally, seasoned travel nurses start looking 6 to 10 weeks before they want to start their next travel assignment. If you know you’re ready to travel or will be soon, we recommend filling out an application so you’re prepared to seize the right opportunity.

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We Have Contracts In:

Yukon - British Columbia - Alberta -Saskatchewan - Manitoba - Ontario - Newfoundland and Labrador

New Brunswick - Nova Scotia

What our nurses have to say.

We highly value and appreciate the reviews from our dedicated travel nurses. Their valuable feedback helps us continuously improve the experiences of our nursing professionals. We are sincerely grateful for their time and effort in sharing their thoughts, which aids us in understanding their needs and preferences.

RN in Saskatchewan

I had the opportunity to work as a travel nurse in Regina, SK. It was a great way to get a taste of the life on the prairies. I really enjoyed the feel of working in a smaller hospital setting and met some great people along the way. My experience with Select Medical was excellent!

RN in Newfoundland

Currently on my first contract in Saint Anthony Nfld. My recruiter, Callie, is very responsive, offered me my next contract closer to home and has me all booked in well in advance! Very appreciative to have had this experience and looking forward to my next!!!

I’ve been with Select Medical for about a year and a half now and my recruiter, Andrew has been kind, prompt and supportive throughout all of my contracts. It’s an incredible opportunity and I’ve met some lifelong friends along the way.

LPN in Nova Scotia

2nd contract in Nova Scotia, will definitely going back again. Travel nursing gives me opportunities to be more proactive! I get to learn new skills and techniques while I get to explore the beauty of unfamiliar places I haven’t been to.

Love taking long walks on my days off! I love meeting new people and exploring new places during my free time! Who doesn’t love getting paid to travel l?!

RN in Nova Scotia

Met up with a travel nursing friend from the West Coast to explore the East Coast while on contract at different hospitals in the region!

RN in Manitoba

Select Medical Connections has been an amazing experience. The staff are extremely accommodating and the people I’ve met are unforgettable. I had the opportunity to earn lots of money while exploring new places, which is unheard of in most professions. If you want to upgrade your nursing career, then you definitely need to try travel nursing with Select Medical Connections.

My experience with Select Med Connections was one of the best experiences of my 22 years of nursing! My recruiter was so enthusiastic and really paid attention to my prerequisites before accepting my position, so I would get the most out of it!! I cannot wait to do it again!! Hats off to Select and to Chantal!

My recruiter has always been there at every turn. At the beginning of a contract opportunity, I am always matched up correctly and accurately for the hospital contract. When I arrive on contract, there are no surprises, because Amanda has carefully briefed me on the expectations that are required of me. She makes regular inquiries as to how the contract is going. I look forward to working with Amanda again and will stay with Select because of her.

Even more testimonials from our nurses!

We are trusted by Health Authorities and Health Care Companies nationwide.

Why you should travel nurse.

This country is phenomenal! Get out and see it while you can. From free travel and accommodation to meeting like minded people, let's explore the advantages of travel nursing together.

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How we get you started.

With our 25 years of experience in contract nursing, we proudly stand by your side. When you are on contract we will be with you all the time.

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'We need prayers': A tornado left a path of destruction and death in Barnsdall, Oklahoma

BARNSDALL — Along State Highway 123, just outside of town, a house owned by Tim and Joy King was blown about 20 yards off its foundation.

Joy King, 56, wearing a pink tie-dye shirt that said "blessed," was surveying the damage done to her property with her husband, Tim, and their dog, Wendy. King said she took cover in the home's cellar while her husband was at work at a nearby plant.

As the tornado came through , the cellar door blew open and began to fill with water up to her ankles. Insulation began blowing around her.

"I thought, 'Lord, that's my house.'"

The Kings' home was just one of dozens that were damaged or destroyed in the at least EF3 deadly tornado that tore through the small city of Barnsdall in Osage County, before leaving destruction in Bartlesville to the northeast.

The devastating storm left at least one person dead in Barnsdall, and at least one person was still missing Tuesday afternoon in the city of about 1,400, according to the Osage County Sheriff's Office.

The law enforcement agency requested the public's help via a social media post in locating Wayne Hogue, who they say went missing after the tornado.

It's the second time Barnsdall was affected by a tornado this year, after another tornado damaged homes on April 1 .

"It's very tough," Mayor Johnny Kelley told reporters Tuesday. "The toughest thing on me as the mayor is, this is a small community. I know 75 to 80% of the people in this town. The individual that we lost, I knew them very well."

By the time the storm reached Bartlesville, the tornado had merged with a front-line storm and was weakened. Oklahoma state Rep. Judd Strom, R-Bartlesville, told the Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise that local emergency management had been preparing for an EF4 tornado to rip across the city.

At least five tornadoes have been confirmed in Oklahoma from Monday night's storms, including the Barnsdall tornado and four in the National Weather Service's Norman forecast area — those tornadoes were in or near the towns of Helena, Okeene, Bison and Covington. Damage survey teams will determine if more are to be added to that list.

Meteorologist Joe Sellers, who works with the weather service's Tulsa office, said a survey of the damage in Osage County would "take a while."

Barnsdall woman safe in storm cellar as house ripped away

Natasha Coday, 39, the Kings' daughter, looked up at her parent's house in Barnsdall and pointed to where it had been forced from its foundation.

"It was right here," she said. "That tornado just pushed it up and moved it over there."

Coday was in Bartlesville during the storm and stayed on the phone with her mother as the tornado moved through Barnsdall.

"God really, really took care of them last night," she said. The Kings' pontoon had blown into the back of the property, a pickup had been tossed upside down and part of their camper was thrown into a tree.

King said she swore more than a month ago she'd never go back in the cellar, after getting trapped in it during the April 1 tornado that went through Barnsdall. But when the storm came through Monday night, King said she felt she "needed to" get back in.

Amid all the destruction, a photo album of Joy and Tim King's wedding was saved.

Barnsdall community needs 'prayers'

During an initial search Monday night after the tornado, about 25 people were rescued, including children. A secondary search took place Tuesday morning for some people still unaccounted for.

Seven or eight people were injured, including one firefighter who was experiencing chest pains, Kelley said.

"We're worried about our neighbors and our friends that have lost loved ones," Kelley said. "To me, material things are material. We can replace them. The loss of life is forever."  

When asked what the community needs at this time, Kelley answered, "we need prayers."

Carl Kelley, 55, rode out the storm in a closet with his mother, 80. Two mounted deer heads were lying in the yard as he tried to unlock his gun safe Tuesday morning.

The tornado shredded his house with debris thrown across the yard and in the trees. The trees were either bent or knocked over, and power lines knocked down around the property.

"I didn't think it was that bad until I looked up and didn't see the roof," he said.

Bartlesville sees significant tornado damage but no fatalities

In its wake, the tornado left several Bartlesville streets closed Tuesday due to downed power lines and fallen trees, said City Manager Mike Bailey and Washington County Emergency Management Director Kary Cox.

The storm caused significant structural damage to buildings, utilities and trees, especially in southwest Bartlesville near the Circle Mountain area and northeast sections along U.S. 75 and Tuxedo, impacting homes and businesses.

Despite the extensive damage, no fatalities or serious injuries have been reported.

Emergency response teams, including police, fire and street departments, were deployed after the storm struck.

Several rescues, including guests trapped at the Hampton Inn on N U.S. 75, were successfully conducted by the combined efforts of Bartlesville, Dewey and Copan fire departments.

Barnsdall mayor says residents' weather preparation, awareness saved lives

Kelley, the Barnsdall mayor, said he believes the fatality count was low thanks to his community staying "weather aware," as the day was predicted to see numerous severe storms and a potential tornado outbreak.

"I attribute that to people paying attention to the weather and the warnings," Kelley said. "And when the sirens were blowing and the warnings were given out over their cellphones and over their TVs, that they took cover and did what they needed to do to keep safe."

A portion of central and northern Oklahoma was given the rare "high" risk categorization for severe storms and multiple strong tornadoes by the weather service's Storm Prediction Center. So far, the number of tornadoes is much lower than the outbreak of  April 27 when 30 tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma .

During that outbreak, the office of the chief medical examiner reported four storm-related fatalities: two in Holdenville while in a mobile home, one on Interstate 35 near Marietta while in a vehicle and one fatality in Sulphur in a business.

Thompson said while some may feel Monday's event did not live up to the risk level warned, it's all "a matter of perception."

Contributing: Alexia Aston, The Oklahoman