Nurse Immunizer

Shoppers Drug Mart; Penticton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Canada is seeking a Nurse Immunizer to administer seasonal vaccines like influenza and COVID-19. This role involves assessing patients, monitoring immunization reactions, and collaborating with the pharmacy team. Ideal candidates are Registered Nurses, LPNs, or RPNs with strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach. Competitive hourly wages range from $35.00 to $45.00.

Benefits

Purchase discount program

Flexible and varied schedules

Competitive pay

Online learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Be a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Hold current CPR-C with First Aid certification.
• Completion of BCCDC Immunization Competency training or willingness to complete prior to start.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer seasonal vaccines, primarily seasonal influenza and COVID-19.
• Assess vaccination status and screen patients for eligibility.
• Educate patients about the benefits and potential side effects.
• Monitor patients for immediate adverse reactions following immunization.
• Collaborate with the pharmacy team for efficient delivery of services.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

CPR-C with First Aid certification

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

immsBC experience

Job description

Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.

Why this role is important?

Nurse

We are looking for a Nurse Immunizer to:

• Administer seasonal vaccines, primarily seasonal influenza and COVID-19.

• Assess vaccination status and screen patients for eligibility, contraindications, or precautions.

• Educate patients about the benefits, potential side effects, and post-vaccination care.

• Monitor patients for immediate adverse reactions following immunization.

• Welcome patients in a professional and caring manner, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.

• Collaborate with the pharmacy team to ensure efficient delivery of immunization services.

What you’ll do:

• Safely administer influenza and COVID-19 vaccines according to BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) guidelines.

• Conduct patient assessments to ensure vaccine appropriateness and safety.

• Provide clear and supportive education to patients on vaccination and aftercare.

• Monitor, document, and report any adverse events following immunization as required by BCCDC and provincial protocols.

• Contribute to the smooth operation of the clinic by working closely with the pharmacy and healthcare team.

Requirements:

• Be a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

• Hold current CPR-C with First Aid certification.

• Completion of BCCDC Immunization Competency training (or willingness to complete prior to start).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

• immsBC experience will be a huge asset

Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?

Each store has an Associate-Owner, so you will work for a local business owner while having the support of a national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, flexible and varied schedules, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your patients, co-workers, customers and community.

Associate Owners in the Shoppers Drug Mart network recognize Canada's diversity as an opportunity to better serve their communities, and strive to reflect the nation’s evolving diversity in the products they sell, the people they hire, and the culture they create in their stores. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche : $35.00 - $45.00 / 35,00$ - 45,00$ (per hour / de l’heure) A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste.

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