Nurse Immunizer /Squamish

London Drugs; Squamish; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

London Drugs in Canada is seeking a Nurse Immunizer to join our team on a 6‑month casual contract with the potential to extend. This role supports safe vaccine administration and patient care in our pharmacy setting.

You will administer IM vaccines to eligible patients (flu and COVID‑19), document records in IMMSBC, and collaborate with the pharmacy team to ensure high‑quality service and patient safety. Training for intranasal vaccines and emergency response is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Recent experience administering IM vaccines.
• Comfortable vaccinating patients aged 4+ years.
• Willing to receive training for intranasal influenza vaccine (nasal spray) for patients aged 2+ years.
• Trained to respond to anaphylaxis with epinephrine.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication with customers and staff.
• Able to work independently and with the pharmacy team.
• Highly organized, efficient, and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients to select vaccines, discuss adverse effects, and obtain informed consent.
• Administer vaccinations by IM injection according to standards and guidelines.
• Document vaccination records in IMMSBC.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of influenza and COVID‑19 vaccines and eligibility criteria.
• Assist the pharmacy manager with vaccine and injection supply inventory.
• Use professional judgment to ensure safe and effective healthcare services.
• Adhere to regulatory, departmental, and company policies; opportunities for POC testing may arise.

Skills

Vaccine administration

IM injections

IMMSBC documentation

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

Active registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Tools

IMMSBC

Computer literacy

Job description

Not just a job... a community a partnership a team. You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, patient focused professionals to join our team!

We currently have opportunities for:

Nurse Immunizer (BC) – 6 month casual contract with a possibility of extension.

This position is responsible for supporting the safe administration of vaccines and medications for injection (primarily influenza and COVID-19) to eligible patients.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients to select appropriate vaccines, discuss potential adverse effects, and obtain informed consent.
• Administer vaccinations by injection (usually IM) in accordance with standards of practice and guidelines for various patient scenarios.
• Accurately document vaccination records in IMMSBC (Immunization Management System for BC).
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines including public eligibility criteria, indications, and drug information.
• Assist the pharmacy manager in managing vaccine and injection supply inventory.
• Exercise professional judgment to ensure safe and effective healthcare services for patients.
• Adhere to all regulatory, departmental, and company policies and procedures.
• Potential opportunities to provide additional services throughout the year, including Point-Of-Care-Testing for health screening (additional training provided).

The successful candidates will possess the following:

• Recent experience and competency administering IM vaccines.
• Comfortable administering injectable vaccines to patients aged 4 years and older.
• Willing to receive training to administer intranasal influenza vaccine (nasal spray) to patients aged 2 years and older.
• Trained to respond to emergency anaphylactic reactions, including the administration of epinephrine by injection (EpiPen or vials).
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) when interacting with customers, staff, and management.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within the pharmacy team.
• Highly organized, efficient, and able to multitask.
• Exercises sound judgment and effective problem-solving abilities as required.
• Dependable and reliable.

EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE

• Completion of post-secondary education: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN).
• Active registration, in good standing, with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Valid Standard First Aid CPR Level C with AED certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Completion of BCCDC Immunization Competency Courses is an asset.
• Experience using IMMSBC for recording vaccination information is an asset; candidates with adequate experience administering COVID-19 and/or flu vaccines may also be considered.
• Good working knowledge of computers.

SCHEDULING

• Flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics typically run from mid-October through December, and may continue into January if there is demand.
• Possibility of optional spring COVID-19 booster programs depending on recommendations from BCCDC and BC Minister of Health.
• Clinic days may be scheduled Monday through Sunday and will be coordinated with pharmacy managers and head office.
• Scheduled hours vary depending on vaccine supply, public demand, and available days and locations you are willing to work.

If you have genuine concern and care for patients and an ability to motivate and inspire others, then we have the opportunity for you to excel!

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.