Job Summary

The 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 protected 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

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.

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (Winnipeg)
🏢 Keewatin Air
📍 Winnipeg