Registered Nurse | Immunization

Interior Health Authority; Keremeos; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Immunization team in Keremeos, BC. This casual position involves administering vaccines, counseling clients, and managing documentation in various community settings. The ideal candidate will have a valid RN license and be flexible with work hours. Competitive benefits, including a pension plan and training opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Qualifications

• Valid BC Driver's License required.
• Experience in immunization or public health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers vaccinations in various community settings.
• Documents data and manages vaccine cold chain.
• Counsels clients regarding aftercare and adverse events.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Counseling skills

Ability to work in community settings

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Overview

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to join our Immunization team in Keremeos BC. If Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

The Public Health Immunization Nurse provides predetermined immunization(s) to children and adults in various community settings. Community settings can include schools, non-health unit locations and/or designated on-site clinics. Targeted immunization programs are defined as immunization clinics set up for the purpose of delivering a specific predetermined immunization(s) to a defined group of people.

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About The Job

• Assesses client’s eligibility for publicly funded vaccine, screens for contraindications to vaccine and obtains informed consent as per established policies and procedures
• Administers the required vaccine in accordance with established guidelines
• Counsels clients with regard to ‘after care’ and possible adverse events
• Completes required documentation including data collection
• Observes for and assists PHN Coordinator in the management of fainting, anaphylaxis or other immediate reactions
• Maintains vaccine cold chain and appropriate disposal of sharps
• Assists with set up and dismantling of clinic

This is a Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

Shifts are rotating days from 08:30 to 16:30 hours.

Travel is a requirement for this position and transportation arrangements must meet the Employer’s needs. You are required to hold a valid BC Driver’s License and may be required to drive a personal car on mileage and/or be assigned a fleet vehicle as a condition of employment.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as one of B.C’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!