Corporate Nurse – Injection Certified Bc

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We currently have opportunities for:
Corporate Nurse – Injection Certified (BC) One year contract with a possibility of extension.
This position is responsible for supporting the safe administration of vaccines and drugs for injection (primarily influenza and COVID-19) to eligible patients.
Responsibilities include:

• Potential opportunity to provide other healthcare services, such as Point-Of-Care-Testing for health screening (with additional training provided)
• Work with the pharmacy manager to manage vaccine and injection supply inventory.
• Request a pharmacist for consultation for any patient medical advice or medication questions out of your scope of practice.
• Maintain the professional image of the department and company.
• Comply with all regulatory, department, and company policies and procedures.
• Review drug monographs for all vaccines or medications that are to be administered.
• Deliver medication by injection as per standards of practice and guidelines for a variety of patient scenarios.
• Exercise professional judgment to provide the patients with safe and effective health care services.
• Keep up to date on current eligibility criteria for government influenza and COVID-19 vaccines
• Accurately enter all pertinent information into the pharmacy computer files and/or IMMSBC provincial vaccination record system.
• Obtain patient/guardian consent for all vaccinations or medications administered.
• Provide patients with all vaccination records and/or reports required
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and company records.
• Positively identify patient using approved government issued identification.

The successful candidate should possess the following:

• Highly organized and able to multitask effectively and work under changing priorities.
• Sound judgment and ability to effectively problem solve, as required.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, staff & management.
• Trained how to respond to an emergency anaphylactic reaction including administration of epinephrine by injection.
• Willing to receive training and administer intranasal influenza vaccine nasal spray to patients ages 2 years and older if not already experienced.
• Dependable.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, within a team environment.
• Able to work both independently and within the pharmacy team.
• Trained and comfortable in administration of injectable vaccines and medication to patients ages 4 years and older

EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:

• Completion of BCCDC Immunization Competency Courses
• Hold active Standard First Aid CPR Level C with AED certification.
• Preference to applicants with IMMSBC experience including COVID-19 and/or flu vaccines. Others may be considered.
• Injection Certified.
• Good working knowledge of computers.
• Completion of post-secondary requirements to be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN).
• Active registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Hours vary, up to 40 hours per week. Clinic days may be scheduled any time the pharmacy is open, Monday through Sunday. Must be able to work a flexible schedule depending on the needs of the pharmacy. This is a one year contract with a possibility of extension. The flu and COVID-19 clinics are typically October to January, with possibility of other booster programs during the year depending on recommendations of the BCCDC and the BC Minister of Health.
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!
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