As a travel nurse, you can deliver excellent 2SLGBTQIA+ patient care to Canadians from all backgrounds. Providing inclusive and affirming care to these individuals will ensure their positive and effective healthcare experiences. Select Medical Connections prioritizes providing a comfortable, safe, and understanding environment for all healthcare interactions. This blog shares our top 3 tips on how nurses can better interact with their 2SLGBTQIA+ patients. We hope you take advantage of the extra learning resources provided here and take the initiative to seek out further education. By e ..read more

Creating a safe work environment is extremely important for nurses, who are often exposed to aggressive and violent patient behaviour. Knowing how to effectively care for dementia patients and how to de-escalate a situation can be crucial in maintaining workplace safety. This blog post will provide nurses with some tips on how to recognize symptoms of dementia, as well as ways to stay safe when faced with an agitated patient. What is dementia and how does it manifest in patients’ behaviour Dementia is a medical condition that deteriorates the human brain and adversely affects its cognitive f ..read more

Tax Webinar for Travel Nurses Employee vs Independent Contractor Are you considering or currently working as a Travel Nurse?  Are you aware of the implications of being an independent contractor vs being an employee? Join Select Medical Connections’ upcoming virtual information session with Kevin J. Porter, CPA,  where he will cover the following topics: Common deductions for each model Risks for each model Costs & benefits for each model Kevin’s talk will be followed by a one hour live Q&A. When:  3 Sessions Available Saturday, February 18th,  10:00 am ..read more

Fall is a wonderful time to explore Canada! The summer holiday rush is over, the temperatures are cool but not too cold, and there are lots of fun events happening all across the country. For nurses, fall is a time of reflection and renewal. It’s a great season to take stock of your career goals and start thinking about what you want to accomplish in the year ahead. For travel nurses looking for an exciting change of scenery, now is the time to start planning your fall contract.  Here are our top 10 reasons to say ‘yes!’ to travel nursing this fall: 1. Colours Pop Across Canada Septe ..read more

Every season offers a unique travel nursing experience, but summertime is arguably the most ideal for travel and adventure. No mitts or winter jackets required! You may be thinking “But summer is the best time of the year in my hometown! I can’t miss it!” Trust us, summer is generally the ‘best’ time of the year anywhere you go in Canada. This is especially true for the upcoming months when communities will be looking to put lockdowns and event cancellations in the past. This year, summer comes back with music festivals, fireworks displays, busy markets, and patio dates, in addition to endl ..read more

Blog originally published June 22, 2019 Diversity refers to recognizing the differences in an individual and understanding that each person is unique. These differences can include gender, race, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, physical abilities, religious beliefs, veteran status, and more.  The value of diversity in travel nursing is tremendous, as it helps ensure quality care is provided to patients, regardless of their background. When a nurse understands their patients’ customs, beliefs, needs, risk factors, and how treatment may affect them emotionally, they can compass ..read more

While travel nursing is exciting and adventurous, it also comes with considerable responsibility.  Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses have been among the front-line health care providers who are heralded as heroes.  Most of our travel nurses covet their ‘hero’ label and understand what professional conduct looks like, both on and off the job. However, inevitably there will be individuals within the travel nursing community who make mistakes that jeopardize the reputation of all travel nurses.  Whether those mistakes are out of ignorance or blatant disregard, they threate ..read more

Winter has officially arrived! It’s a beautiful time of year for our country and the prairie provinces have tons of outdoor fun to offer local travel nurses. Combined, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta have a variety of once-in-a-lifetime winter experiences just waiting for you to discover! Don’t fret if you have limited skills, or if cold temperatures intimidate you…these fun activities that we’ve picked out are great for beginners and are best enjoyed with a hot chocolate on the side. Depending on where your contract has you placed, you can look forward to escaping somewhere new on your ..read more

Blog originally published on November 23, 2019. Travel nursing during the holidays doesn’t mean you’re missing out — it means that you have an opportunity to try new ways to celebrate, make unique memories, do something different and have a December you’ll never forget! Here are six practical tips to make your holidays on the road completely magical: Tip 1: Make a memorable meal Food brings people together (#fact), so if there’s a signature dish you love to make this time of the year, travel nursing is the perfect opportunity to share your specialty with the new people you meet on assi ..read more

This year, the Northwest Territories are offering travel nurse opportunities for Canadian nurses…and they are calling for your support now. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that allows you to discover one of the most beautiful parts of Canada while supporting a community in need. If you are willing to step out of your comfort zone this holiday season, an unforgettable adventure awaits… A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity  The Northwest Territories is one of the most beautiful parts of our country, and Canadians rarely have the opportunity to experience it.  From dog-sledding ..read more