Why Choose CHCA: Northern Canada's Leading Travel Nursing Agency
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Our mission is to provide our customers with superior quality nursing services.
We take this mission very seriously, it’s at the core of all that we do.
By fulfilling this mission we are able to achieve our vision of improved health and well being in all of the communities we serve and will serve in the future.
Our Values
Integrity
We maintain transparent, honest relationships with travel nurses and communities. Clear communication and reliable processes build the trust essential for Northern healthcare delivery.
Respect
We honour Indigenous cultures and individual differences. Every nursing assignment includes cultural safety orientation and community-specific preparedness to ensure respectful, effective care.
Accountability
As your ISO-certified partner, we support travel nurses and healthcare professionals throughout their Northern adventure. From initial credentialing through ongoing professional development, we're with you every step.
Our Actions
Corporate Sustainability
Supporting Northern communities means building long-term healthcare capacity. We invest in travel nurse retention, community relationships, and sustainable staffing solutions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in travel nursing and rural healthcare recruitment. Our orientation programs emphasize cultural safety and community partnership.
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ISO Certified
Our compliance processes and continuous support ensure you're prepared for remote nursing challenges and emergency care situations.
CHCA over the years
Our history
Founded in Cambridge, Ontario in 2001, CHCA emerged to address Canada's critical nursing shortage and rural healthcare staffing needs in Northern communities. We specialize in recruiting, training, and placing Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners in remote nursing roles, isolated health centres, and Northern Canada healthcare facilities.
2001
Foundation
CHCA established, beginning travel nursing placements in Northern Ontario communities
2002
Serving Nunavut
Extended contract nursing services to Nunavut communities
2003
SARS Epidemic Response
Provided specialized nursing services during SARS epidemic, managing assessments and quarantine protocols at Toronto Pearson Airport
2007
Northwest Territories
Awarded a contract with the Government of Northwest Territories
2009
Manitoba Expansion
Awarded a contract with the Government of Northwest Territories
2016
ISO Certified
Achieved Excellence in Business Accreditation and ISO 2015 registration, reinforcing our commitment to quality and compliance
2017
Collaboration with Flu Clinics
Expanded services to include workplace flu vaccine clinics for corporate clients in Southern Ontario
2018
Ontario ISC Primary Provider
Awarded Primary Provider Contract with Indigenous Services Canada for Ontario
2019
Multi-Province ISC Provider
Signed with Yukon Hospital Corporation; became ISC Primary Provider in Alberta and backup provider for Manitoba
2020
Urgent Services & Training
Awarded ISC Urgent Nursing Services Contract
Began training Registered Practical Nurses for Northern placements
Managed COVID response services, including swabbing and vaccine clinics for manufacturing companies and major league sports
2022
British Columbia
Expanded to northern FNHA communities, strengthening our presence in Western Canada