Plasma Nurse

Canadian Blood Services; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services organization in York Region, Vaughan is seeking a Temporary part-time Plasma Nurse to support plasma collection operations. Responsibilities include donor registration, administrative tasks, and providing information on plasma donation. The ideal candidate will be a licensed nurse with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a diverse team environment. This role offers various employee benefits and opportunities for a meaningful career.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the province is required.
• 2 years of nursing experience is an asset.
• Precepting or coaching experience is an asset.
• Second language is an asset to support a positive donor experience.

Responsibilities

• Support plasma collection activities in a safe manner.
• Conduct donor registration and confidential screening.
• Provide information and advice to donors on plasma donation.
• Coach and consult with donor centre staff as needed.
• Assist in setting up clinics and mobile events.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Ability to lift weight up to 10 kg

Education

Completion of accredited nursing program

Certification in First Aid and CPR

Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook

Job description

Overview

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary part-time Plasma Nurse to join our dynamic Collections Operations Ont team.

The Collections Operations Ont team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by collecting plasma in a safe manner to enable safe products which save lives every day. In this role, you will be responsible for administrative support to all program activities and you will provide support in accordance with all regulations, standards and good manufacturing practice.

Leveraging your ability to communicate effectively with donors, you will conduct registration and confidential screening to determine eligibility and build and promote a positive donor experience.

Utilizing your strong people skills, you will provide donors with information, instruction, and advice on plasma donation.

Drawing on your knowledge and experience you will provide coaching and consultation to donor centre staff, acting as team lead for collection events as needed.

With your excellent interpersonal skills, you will work in a diverse team environment assisting in the collection of plasma, which save lives daily.

At mobile events within our communities, you will assist in setting up booths, tables, and other equipment to ensure donor clinics are properly set up for use.

Responsibilities

• Support plasma collection activities in a safe manner to enable safe products that save lives.
• Provide administrative support to program activities in compliance with regulations, standards, and good manufacturing practice.
• Conduct donor registration and confidential screening to determine eligibility and foster a positive donor experience.
• Provide information, instruction, and advice to donors on plasma donation.
• Coach and consult with donor centre staff, acting as team lead for collection events as needed.
• Assist in the collection of plasma as part of a diverse team; support mobile donor clinics and event setups.
• Set up booths, tables, and equipment at mobile events to ensure donor clinics are ready for use.

Eligibility and Education

• Completion of accredited nursing program and current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the province is required.
• 2 years of nursing experience is an asset; certification in First Aid and CPR is an asset.
• Precepting or coaching experience is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook; ability to learn new systems and programs.
• Second language is an asset to support a positive donor experience.

What we offer you

• Payment in lieu of vacation and holidays.
• Payment in lieu of benefits.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• Physical requirements - ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs).

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

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