Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour

Job Summary We are currently looking to fill a Temp Part Time opportunity for a Registered Nurse, Immunizations & Public Health Promotion to support

Public Health in Tri-Cities , B.C. Tri-Cities A hybrid for all lifestyles where urban living meets breathtaking rural areas. The Tri-Cities is an informal grouping of three lively suburban communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody and two semi-rural residential areas of Belcarra and Anmore that have grown together, and are each unique from the other.

These stunning communities offer urban living in a picturesque natural setting - the ideal location for the avid city-goer and outdoor enthusiast. The centrally located area of the Tri-Cities offers the perfect hybrid for all lifestyles.

These communities reside on the traditional, ancestral and unceded shared territories of the qicəy (Katzie) [kut-zee], kʷikʷəƛəm (Kwikwetlem), xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam) [mus-kweeum], Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish) [Squ-HO-o-meesh], and səlilwətaɬ (TsleilWaututh) [slay-wha-tooth] First Nations, and is home to the North Fraser Métis Association and Golden Ears Métis Society.

Experience The Exceptional Benefits Of Working With Us Including

- Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
- Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
- Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
- Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
- Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
- TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
- Additional employee discounts and perks available
- Eligibility based on employment status

Detailed Overview In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Registered Nurse, as an integral member of the Public Health Services team, provides immunization services within the framework of the Population Health/Health Promotion Model. Applies knowledge, skills and abilities specific to Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Epidemiology, Community Development, Primary Health Care, Health Equity and Public Health Ethics. Translates knowledge from health and social sciences to support immunizations through universal and targeted interventions, programs and advocacy. Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates immunization services for individuals, families, groups and communities in schools, health units, communities and outreach locations.



Works in collaboration with the Public Health Nurse, conducts immunization clinics for eligible clients in a variety of settings by assessing needs, establishing informed consent, preparing and administering injections and observing and responding to reactions. Following the BC Centre for Disease Control Immunization Policy, the Registered Nurse advises clients of adverse reactions and contraindications and provides after care instructions and related documentation.

Completes immunization records, records statistical immunization data and participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

- Immunizes children and adults against vaccine preventable disease.
- Conducts immunization clinics by assessing immunization needs, transporting vaccines, setting up work stations, establishing informed consent, preparing and administering injections and observing and responding to reactions such as fainting and anaphylaxis to ensure client safety. Ensures cold chain procedures are followed in accordance with policies and procedures. Advises client about possible adverse reactions and contraindications and provides after care instructions and related documentation. Answers immunization related questions as required.
- Maintains related records; documents observations, interventions and outcomes. Collects statistics, prepares reports as required and in accordance with established standards and procedures.
- As part of an interdisciplinary/inter-sectoral team, establishes effective working relationships and partnerships with other professions, community members, agencies and schools.
- Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives by providing input into the review and revision of immunization policies and procedures and attending meetings to promote improvements to client care and the efficient and safe operation of the program.
- Participates in research and special projects in collaboration with relevant personnel by methods such as collecting data, interpreting data and providing input for further analysis as required.
- Provides formal presentations and educational programs for selected population groups via telephone, one-on-one and group in a clinical, school, community and outreach settings.
- Acts as a preceptor or mentor to assigned recent nursing staff and students; shares information,



demonstrates care activities, participates in orientation.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education and Experience Graduate from an approved School of Nursing. Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Six (6) month recent related nursing experience providing immunization services or clinical experience including assessing and treating infants/children/youth. Valid British Columbia driver's licence. Personal vehicle for work related purposes.

Skills And Abilities

- Broad knowledge of immunization and related reactions and contraindications.
- Demonstrated ability to administer injections and recognize adverse reactions.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team, groups and other professionals with a multi-disciplinary environment in a diverse community
- Demonstrated ability to teach clients and families.
- Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications
- Demonstrated ability to organize, problem solve and prioritize work in a continuously changing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with and promote change.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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📌 Registered Nurse, Immunizations & Public Health Promotion (Port Moody)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 Port Moody