Registered Nurse -netCAD

Canadian Blood Services; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health, dental and vision benefits for

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Professional resources

Job summary

Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Regular full-time Registered Nurse - NetCAD to join the Innovation & Portfolio Management team in BC-Vancouver-NetCAD. The RN will support donor eligibility assessments, venipuncture, and donor education within a research-focused clinic.

The role requires nursing registration, strong communication, and coordination skills, with responsibilities spanning donor records and collaboration with research staff.

Qualifications

• Nursing background and clinical nursing experience.
• Current registration with the applicable provincial Nursing College.
• Experience supporting clinical research or research activities is an asset.
• Familiarity with donor eligibility criteria and research protocols is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assess donor eligibility per criteria and research protocols.
• Perform venipuncture and support donation procedures.
• Educate, counsel and support donors throughout the donation process.
• Maintain electronic donor records and research databases accurately.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support clinic operations and donor care.
• Build positive donor relationships to encourage ongoing participation.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication skills

Research coordination

Education

Nursing degree (college diploma or university)

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (asset)

Active nursing registration

Tools

Caridian Trima Accel

Haemonetics MCS+

Job description

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Job posting ID: 9364

Employment status: Regular full-time

Possible schedule/FTE:1.0
Position's anticipated start date:2026-11-02
Number of positions available:1

Classification: Nursing Aligned
Salary/Rate of pay: $41.02-$55.37

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Please provide a copy of your current active licence/registration with the applicable provincial regulatory body as part of your application, clearly displaying your name and current licence status.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page .

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full-time Registered Nurse - NetCAD to join our dynamic Innovation & Portfolio Management team inBC-Vancouver-NetCAD .

TheInnovation & Portfolio Management team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services' research initiatives through the collection of blood and blood products, helping advance innovation and improve outcomes for donors and patients across Canada.

• Drawing on your nursing expertise, you will assess donor eligibility in accordance with established donor selection criteria and research protocols.
• Utilizing your clinical skills, you will perform venipuncture and support all aspects of whole blood and apheresis collection procedures.
• Leveraging your communication and interpersonal skills, you will educate, counsel, and support donors throughout the donation process.
• Using your strong organizational abilities, you will accurately maintain electronic donor records and research-related databases.
• Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders, you will contribute to the efficient organization and operation of the research clinic.
• Building positive donor relationships, you will provide a professional and respectful experience that supports ongoing participation in research programs

Desired education and skills

• Completion of a college diploma or university degree in Nursing; a bachelor's degree in Nursing is considered an asset.
• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the College of Nurses in the applicable province is required.
• Demonstrated nursing experience in a clinical environment.Experience with apheresis collection equipment, including Caridian Trima Accel and Haemonetics MCS+, is considered an asset.
• Previous experience supporting clinical research or research-related activities is considered an asset.
• Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills, with the ability to prioritize work and manage multiple responsibilities effectively

What we offer you

• Paid vacation.
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefitpension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• This position is based at the netCAD Research & Development department at the University of British Columbia.
• Regular full-time schedule working Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• A collaborative research environment focused on innovation and donor care.

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.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

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.

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