Registered Nurse (RN)

Passport Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Halifax is seeking a Registered Nurse / Immunization Nurse. This role involves providing travel health advice and administering vaccinations. Candidates must be licensed Registered Nurses with strong communication skills and be flexible to work weekends. The position offers valuable training and a great work-life balance.

Benefits

Paid lunch breaks

Flexible hours

Professional advancement opportunities

Great work/life balance

Comprehensive orientation and paid training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in travel medicine or public health is an asset.
• Willing to travel to clinic location.
• Must follow Medical Directives for vaccine administration.
• First Aid / CPR certification required.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide immunizations and travel health counseling.
• Participate in training for travel medicine and vaccination.
• Ensure safety protocols are adhered to.
• Collaborate with Nurse Management to train new staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Computer skills

Education

Registered Nurse certification

Job description

Overview

As a Registered Nurse / Immunization Nurse you will be meeting with clients one-on-one and provide travel counseling, vaccinations, and general travel health advice to travelers going abroad. The Immunization Nurse will review each client’s medical history and discuss the Centre for Disease Control & Prevention requirements and / or recommendations for safe travel to countries such as Kenya, India, Peru, Thailand and more!

Responsibilities

• Utilize proper travel medicine and general medicine processes to provide immunizations and travel health counseling in a safe and effective manner.
• Provide friendly, efficient, and safe service to patients and clients.
• Diligently participate in the company’s training to ensure up to date knowledge of travel medicine and vaccination.
• Adhere to safety protocols as set by the company’s medical directives and regulations.
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service and communication skills.
• Practice appropriate storage and handling of vaccines, includes but not limited to carrying and lifting vaccine boxes.
• Accept delivered packages and ensure all inventory is accounted for.
• Carrying and organizing clinic supplies.
• Ensures the clinic and storage room is clean and well organized.
• May be responsible for meeting and unpacking packages, vaccines, furniture and fixtures during clinic set up.
• Responsible for organization and maintenance of clinic space to facilitate smooth client flow.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Management Team to train new staff.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous experience working in travel Medicine, either in a private clinic or Public Health setting is an asset.
• Must be willing to travel to the clinic location in Halifax.
• Ability to follow Medical Directives in order to safely administer vaccines and dispense medications to comply with Passport Health Standard of Care.
• Registered Nurse certification with current license in good standing.
• Must have excellent computer skills.
• First Aid / CPR certified.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to communicate effectively with corporate clients.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and self-directed environment.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks without detailed supervision.
• Flexible and able to communicate using a mobile device.

Working Conditions

• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and supporting patients.
• Moves and restructures organization of storage room to make space for new inventory
• Must be available to work every other weekend ( part-time 16 hours / week) + (8 hour shifts).
• Comfortable work autonomously in the clinic during working hours.

Perks

• Includes PAID lunch breaks.
• Flexible hours.
• Professional advancement opportunities available.
• Enjoy a great work / life balance with daytime hours
• Comprehensive orientation and paid training.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At Passport Health, we wholeheartedly embrace diversity and inclusion as cornerstones of innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive communities and an equitable workplace where our employees can authentically be themselves.

We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to all prospective candidates. If you require any accommodations to facilitate your participation in the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your input will enable us to eliminate any potential barriers and ensure your full engagement throughout the selection process.