Nurse (casual) - Vancouver

Decisive Farming by TELUS Agriculture; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Decisive Farming by TELUS Agriculture in Vancouver seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Onsite services team. This casual, part-time role focuses on administering influenza vaccines during the annual flu campaign from October through December.

Daytime shifts with a minimum of 20 hours per week; no evenings or weekends. You will provide empathetic, professional patient care, inform patients about potential side effects, and follow current guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Current registration and license in good standing with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• CPR certification up to date
• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience (private or public sector)
• Ready to travel to the client site
• Valid driver's license and access to a car
• Interest in customer service and a corporate work environment
• Professionalism and strong judgment
• Asiduity, autonomy, punctuality, discretion, interpersonal skills
• Ability to make decisions

Responsibilities

• Administer influenza vaccines to patients
• Inform patients of the side effects of vaccination
• Implement emergency measures, as required
• Compile and inventory vaccines administered
• In depth knowledge of current guidelines, practice standards and medical directives
• Provide quality, safe, compassionate care to all clients
• Communicate and work effectively with all other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
• Positive and results focused attitude
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate proactive/preventative approaches to care

Job description

Location: Vancouver

Description
Location: Vancouver
Employment status: Casual, Part-time (work hours may vary upon needs, must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. No evening or weekend shifts.)
Schedule: Daytime shifts only, Monday to Friday. Shifts may vary based on operational needs and will consist of either:

• Half-day shifts: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Full-day shifts: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  

Join our team
We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer service-minded Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic Onsite services team who wants to work in a friendly, collaborative and supportive environment. Join our team in shaping the future of the Canadian healthcare ecosystem.
A Bit About Us
We are a national network of leading health care professionals dedicated to identifying health risks, promoting better lifestyle choices and improving patient health. Our network of clinics is one of the largest in the country.
Our commitment: better health resources for all. We leverage the power of technology to deliver better health outcomes for Canadians. Our digital solutions promote collaboration and efficiency in many ways, including connecting teams of health care professionals, streamlining processes and empowering patients to take control of their health.
Here's the impact you'll make and what we'll accomplish together
The nurse will be responsible for providing vaccination during the annual flu campaign from October through December. Working with a customer service oriented team, you will provide a rewarding patient experience with empathy, discretion and professionalism.
Here's How
Responsibilities include:

• Administer influenza vaccines to patients
• Informing patients of the side effects of vaccination
• Implementing emergency measures, as required
• Compile and inventory vaccines administered
• In depth knowledge of current guidelines, practice standards and medical directives
• Provide quality, safe, compassionate care to all clients
• Communicate and work effectively with all other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
• Positive and results focused attitude
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate proactive/preventative approaches to care

Qualifications
You have

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Current registration and license in good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• CPR certification up to date
• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience (private or public sector)
• Ready to travel to the client site
• Valid driver's license and have access to a car
• Interest in customer service and a corporate work environment
• Professionalism and strong judgment
• Assiduity, autonomy, punctuality, discretion, interpersonal skills
• Ability to make decisions

Great-to-haves

• ACLS certification
• Previous experience in primary care or acute care is an asset
• Computer skills are an asset (EMR, Power Point, Excel, Word)