Healthcare Recruiter

<p><strong>About HeadHunting Inc.</strong></p><p>HeadHunting Inc. is a privately owned, women-led healthcare staffing firm with over 15 years of experience placing RNs, RPNs, LPNs, and PSWs across Long-Term Care, Retirement Residences, Hospitals, and Community Health settings in Canada and the US. We are known for filling last-minute shifts, building lasting relationships, and delivering staffing solutions that keep patients safe.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Build Careers. Change Lives. Grow Yours.</strong></p><p>Are you a driven, competitive communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment where your effort directly translates into success? HeadHunting Inc. is growing — and we're looking for a high-performing Healthcare Recruiter to join our team, supporting clients and candidates across both Canada and the United States.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a full-cycle, sales-driven recruiting role. Every call, conversation, and placement you make directly impacts patient care across two countries. This isn't just recruiting — it's recruiting with purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>Please note: <em>This is a sales-driven recruiting role, not a Human Resources position. Success is measured by your ability to source, engage, recruit, and place healthcare professionals while building long-term relationships.</em></p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Own the full recruitment cycle — sourcing, qualifying, closing, and offer negotiation for RNs, LPNs, RPNs, and allied health professionals across Canada and the US</li><li>Make 60–100+ outbound calls per day to source and close candidates through calls, texts, job boards, social media, and referrals</li><li>Build and manage a high-volume pipeline of candidates, handling multiple offers, competing priorities, and fall-offs simultaneously</li><li>Close passive candidates, overcome objections, and navigate difficult conversations around pay, relocation, and counteroffers</li><li>Verify credentials, licensure (Province, state nursing boards, etc.), references, and pre-hire requirements with precision</li><li>Partner with sales, onboarding, and client teams to ensure seamless placements</li><li>Champion retention — stay connected with placed clinicians, extend contracts, and reassign top talent to new opportunities</li><li>Meet and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly metrics set by leadership</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Proven track record of hitting metrics — in recruiting, sales, customer service, or any role where drive produced results</li><li>Competitive, money-motivated mindset with uncapped earning ambition</li><li>Thick skin, strong communication skills, and comfort handling high-volume rejection</li><li>Knowledge of Canadian and US healthcare licensing requirements is a strong asset</li><li>Excellent multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills</li><li>Tech-savvy — comfortable working across multiple platforms, CRMs, and digital tools daily</li><li>Strong sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability</li><li>Open to coaching and continuous improvement</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Bonus Points For:</strong></p><ul><li>2+ year of healthcare recruiting or staffing industry experience</li><li>Experience recruiting Travel Nurses</li><li>Experience recruiting for MSP/VMS healthcare contracts</li><li>Knowledge of medical terminology or clinical roles (RN, LPN, RPN, PSW, allied health)</li><li>Phone-based sales or inside sales experience</li><li>Familiarity with Canadian provincial licensing bodies and / or US state licensing requirements and Compact Nursing Licenses</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What Success Looks Like</strong></p><ul><li>Uncapped earning potential — your effort directly controls your income</li><li>Tools and technology built to support recruiter productivity</li><li>A high-energy, team-first culture where wins are celebrated and growth is rewarded</li><li>The chance to make a meaningful difference in healthcare — across two countries</li><li>Build a strong candidate pipeline</li><li>Meet or exceed recruiting KPIs</li><li>Successfully fill client requisitions</li><li>Maintain high candidate satisfaction</li><li>Generate repeat placements and redeployments</li><li>Build long-term relationships with healthcare professionals</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Who You Are</strong></p><p><u>You are someone who…</u></p><ul><li>Loves talking to people and building relationships.</li><li>Is motivated by performance and achieving goals.</li><li>Doesn’t get discouraged by rejection.</li><li>Takes ownership and follows through.</li><li>Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.</li><li>Wants to build a long-term career in healthcare staffing.</li><li>Enjoys helping healthcare professionals find meaningful career opportunities.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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