Registered Nurse (RN) | Immunization

Interior Health; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Interior Health in Cranbrook, BC is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Immunization team at Rocky Mountain Lodge. The nurse will administer vaccines and provide aftercare guidance in community settings, with documentation completed as required.

This casual role involves rotating day/evening shifts and travel as needed; a valid BC Driver’s Licence is required. IH offers comprehensive benefits and supportive teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and related immunization experience.
• Current valid B.C. Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assess client eligibility for publicly funded vaccine and obtain informed consent.
• Administer the required vaccine per guidelines.
• Counsel clients on aftercare and potential adverse events.
• Complete required documentation including data collection.
• Observe for and assist with fainting, anaphylaxis or other immediate reactions.
• Maintain vaccine cold chain and proper disposal of sharps.
• Assist with setup and dismantling of clinic.

Skills

Immunization administration

Vaccine screening

Documentation

Education

Nursing degree (BSN)

BCCNM active registration

Job description

Position Summary

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

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

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

• 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 of work will be scheduled days and nights rotating 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 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?

Qualfications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and some related experience with immunization and community settings.
• Current valid B.C. Driver’s License