02 Sep
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Interior Health Authority
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British Columbia
02 Sep
Interior Health Authority
British Columbia
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and agile 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
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.
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📌 Registered Nurse (RN) | Immunization (British Columbia)
🏢 Interior Health Authority
📍 British Columbia