Donor Centre Supervisor - Registered Nurse

Canadian Blood Services Stem Cells for Life; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Kelowna is seeking a Regular part-time Donor Centre Supervisor to oversee blood collection operations. Responsibilities include ensuring staffing and safety protocols, managing staff performance, and promoting a positive donor experience. The ideal candidate will hold a nursing degree and registration with BCCNM along with relevant experience. This role offers flexible workdays, including occasional travel and physical tasks.

Benefits

Paid vacation

In lieu for paid holidays

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of recent related experience.
• Current practicing registration with BCCNM.
• Ability to foster donor-centered care and critical thinking.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate staffing resources and maintain Health Screening competencies.
• Perform collection and quality control processes according to specifications.
• Complete non-conformances and Reaction / Incident Reports promptly.
• Manage overtime, sick time, and absenteeism effectively.
• Coach and mentor staff in techniques such as venipuncture.

Skills

EMR Systems

Hospital Experience

Acute Care

ICU Experience

Hospice Care

Workers' Compensation Law

Home Care

Nursing

Catheterization

Critical Care Experience

Medication Administration

Tube Feeding

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular part-time Donor Centre Supervisor to join our dynamic Collections Operations Kelowna team.

The Collections Team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services collecting donor blood in a safe manner to enable safe products which save lives. In this role you will assist in the collection of blood and blood products ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and all required documentation is carried out. You will play an integral part in building and promoting a positive donor experience and encouraging donations.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular part-time Donor Centre Supervisor to join our dynamic Collections Operations Kelowna team.

Responsibilities

• Drawing on your ability to be proactive and take initiative, ensure adequate staffing resources (in some locations may be required to maintain Health Screening competencies).
• Utilize your detail orientation to ensure collection and quality control processes are performed in accordance with regulatory and corporate specifications.
• Apply organizational skills to complete non-conformances and Reaction / Incident Reports in a timely manner and provide feedback to staff.
• Draw on managerial experience to observe trends and manage overtime, sick time and absenteeism; interview and hire staff and manage staff performance.
• Utilize leadership skills to coach and mentor staff and correct techniques such as venipuncture.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing plus three years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current practicing registration with BCCNM.
• Fosters an environment that values donor-centered care, innovation, adaptability, flexibility and critical thinking.
• Models the advocate role as it relates to donor care.
• Demonstrated ability to identify variances and implement strategies that lead to desired outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to guide individuals toward the vision of the organization while fostering teamwork and commitment to excellence in donor care.

What We Offer You

• Paid vacation.
• In lieu for paid holidays.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Employee discounts, wellness program and much more.

What You Can Expect

• Applicant must be willing to travel and must be available for Mondays to Fridays. Hours of work are based on a 52-week rotation. Work days can include Mondays to Fridays. Rest days are Saturdays and Sundays. Shift start and stop times are 00:01-60:00.
• There may be the occasional 3 overnights in Kamloops.
• Transportation will be provided by Canadian Blood Services.
• Physical requirements for this role include the ability to lift up to 10 kg (22 lbs).

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

Employment Type: Full Time | Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills: EMR Systems, Hospital Experience, Acute Care, ICU Experience, Hospice Care, Workers\' Compensation Law, Home Care, Nursing, Catheterization, Critical Care Experience, Medication Administration, Tube Feeding