Laboratory Clinical Services Program Nurse

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) in Victoria, BC, seeks a Laboratory Clinical Services Nurse to support homecare SCIG/C1-INH education and perform chemistry dynamic laboratory tests. The role requires RN licensure, BCLS certification, and experience with immunodeficiency and related therapies.

The successful candidate will review donor enrollment forms, conduct eligibility telephone interviews, and collaborate with the LMPMG team to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Two years recent, related experience in immunodeficiency and Hereditary Angioedema, IVIG/SCIG administration and C1 Esterase Inhibitor administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial SCIG/C1-INH education and ongoing support for homecare patients.
• Perform chemistry dynamic laboratory tests.
• Review tissue donor enrollment/consent forms and complete telephone interviews to determine eligibility to donate tissue, consistent with Health Canada Standards.

Skills

IV Therapy

Adverse reaction management

SCIG/C1-INH knowledge

Patient education

Blood product knowledge

Workload planning

Independent / team work

Conflict management

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Job description

Laboratory Clinical Services Program Nurse - (234246)

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:30-15:30

Days Off

Monday

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

0.80

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

60.00

Planned Start Date

Aug. 26 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics (LMPMG) is committed to enhancing patient care through the provision of consistently high quality education, support and on-going follow-up for patients using Subcutaneous Immune Globulin (SCIG) and C1 Esterase Inhibitor (C1-INH) blood products at home, for patients coming to the hospital for chemistry dynamic laboratory tests, and for patients donating bone to Tissue Bank.

Reporting to the Regional Manager; performs initial SCIG/C1-INH education and provides ongoing support for homecare patients; performs chemistry dynamic laboratory tests; reviews tissue donor enrollment/consent forms and completes telephone interviews to determine if volunteers are eligible to donate tissue, consistent with Health Canada Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification. Two years recent, related experience in immunodeficiency and Hereditary Angioedema, IVIG/SCIG administration and C1 Esterase Inhibitor administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in intravenous therapy.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to adverse reaction to treatment and support the patient.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SCIG/C1-INH blood products.
• Demonstrated current knowledge of patient education techniques, methods and procedures for treatment of SCIG/C1 Esterase Inhibitor patients.
• Comprehensive knowledge of blood products and current transfusion practices.
• Ability to plan and organize workload, establish priorities and accomplish objectives.
• Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to deal with conflict situations, new or unexpected events.
• Ability to operate related equipment including a computer and related software tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.