RN - Travel Health Consultant/Immunizer

Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre (TMVC); Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Health Consultant for a part-time position in Nanaimo. The ideal candidate will provide pre-travel medical assessments, administer vaccinations, and work collaboratively within a supportive team. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to clients' travel health and wellness, ensuring they are well-prepared for their adventures.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a RN with BCCNM.
• Minimum 2 years related nursing experience, preferably in public health or travel medicine.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-travel medical risk assessment advice.
• Administer immunizations and prescription medications.
• Conduct holistic assessments for travelers.

Skills

Immunology knowledge

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

BScN degree or equivalent

Current CPR certification

BCCDC Immunization Certification

Job description

Job description

Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre (TMVC) is looking to hire a driven and enthusiastic Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Health Consultant to join our kind and friendly team at our Kelowna location. If you believe you have what it takes to thrive in our travel clinics, we would love to hear from you!

This fantastic opportunity is a Permanent Part-time position. Min. 2 days a week.

The successful applicant will be conscious that work hours can sometimes vary depending on how busy the clinic is.

TMVC is a privately owned and operated company with 12 clinic locations in BC that have operated for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on offering the most reliable customer service and medical expertise. TMVC provides customers valuable travel health consultations, vaccinations, and other related medical services.

TMVC is committed to providing a positive work environment where the travel RN Consultants are recognized as an integral part of the medical team. Our clients are often healthy individuals who seek to embark on great international travel adventures. Our priority is to provide our customers with the best experience and knowledge to be equipped for travel.

The Role:

• RN Travel Health Consultants provide pre-travel medical risk assessment advice to prevent travel-acquired illness and disease.
• Providing holistic assessment for intended travelers to determine the need for further health advice and care from a medical physician
• Making recommendations and administering appropriate immunizations and prescription medications
• Administer other routine or seasonal vaccinations and TB skin tests

The Ideal person:

• Must have current practicing registration as a RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• BScN degree or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years related nursing experience. Public health nursing and/or travel medicine experience asset
• BCCDC Immunization Certification or ability to successfully complete certification
• BCCDC Tuberculosis Essential course and Tuberculosis Skin Testing course
• Current CPR certification
• ISTM Certification is a bonus

Qualifications & Experience:

• Comprehensive knowledge of immunology, vaccines, and infectious diseases.
• Working knowledge of immunization schedules and protocols
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to use problem-solving, critical thinking, and priority setting skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently and make sound nursing practice decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills are required.