Corporate Nurse – Injection Certified BC

Job Description

<p><h3>Overview</h3>
<p>Not just a job... a community, a partnership, a team. You’ll experience them all at London Drugs. As one of Canada’s most successful retail chains, we know what it takes to build a satisfying career. We are seeking innovative, patient focused professionals to join our team!</p>
<p>We currently have opportunities for:</p>
<p><b>Corporate Nurse – Injection Certified (BC) - 6 month casual contract with a possibility of extension.</b></p>
<p>This position is responsible for supporting the safe administration of vaccines and medications for injection (primarily influenza and COVID-19) to eligible patients.</p>
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Engage with patients to select appropriate vaccines, discuss potential adverse effects, and obtain informed consent.</li>
<li>Administer vaccinations by injection (usually IM) in accordance with standards of practice and guidelines for various patient scenarios.</li>
<li>Accurately document vaccination records in IMMSBC (Immunization Management System for BC).</li>
<li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines including public eligibility criteria, indications, and drug information.</li>
<li>Assist the pharmacy manager in managing vaccine and injection supply inventory.</li>
<li>Exercise professional judgment to ensure safe and effective healthcare services for patients.</li>
<li>Adhere to all regulatory, departmental, and company policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Potential opportunities to provide additional services throughout the year, including Point-Of-Care-Testing for health screening (additional training provided).</li>
</ul>
<h3>The successful candidates will possess the following</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trained and comfortable administering injectable vaccines to patients aged 4 years and older.</li>
<li>Willing to receive training and administer intranasal influenza vaccine (nasal spray) to patients aged 2 years and older, if not already experienced.</li>
<li>Trained to respond to emergency anaphylactic reactions, including the administration of epinephrine by injection (EpiPen).</li>
<li>Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) when interacting with customers, staff, and management.</li>
<li>Able to work both independently and collaboratively within the pharmacy team.</li>
<li>Highly organized, efficient, and able to multitask.</li> <li>Exercises sound judgment and effective problem-solving abilities as required.</li>
<li>Dependable and reliable.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Education & Knowledge</h3>
<ul>
<li>Completion of post-secondary education: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN).</li>
<li>Active registration, in good standing, with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.</li>
<li>Current Standard First Aid CPR Level C with AED certification.</li>
<li>Injection Certification.</li>
<li>Completion of BCCDC Immunization Competency Courses.</li>
<li>Experience using IMMSBC for recording vaccination information is an asset; candidates with adequate experience administering COVID-19 and/or flu vaccines may also be considered.</li>
<li>Good working knowledge of computers.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Scheduling</h3>
<ul>
<li>Flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics typically run from mid-October through December, and may continue into January if there is demand.</li>
<li>Possibility of optional spring COVID-19 booster programs depending on recommendations from BCCDC and BC Minister of Health.</li>
<li>Clinic days may be scheduled Monday through Sunday and will be coordinated with pharmacy managers and head office.</li>
<li>Scheduled hours vary depending on vaccine supply, public demand, and available days and locations you are willing to work.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you have genuine concern and care for patients and an ability to motivate and inspire others, then we have the opportunity for you to excel!</p>
<p><b>Apply now!</b></p>
<p>London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.</p></p>
#J-18808-Ljbffr