Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

at  Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmaprix

Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.

SUMMARY:

To assist with the technical functions of immunizing Covid and flu vaccines, publicly and privately funded vaccines, and administering other medications via IM or SQ injection. Also to assist as appropriate in the delivery of pharmacy services and participate in the maintenance and operations of the Pharmacy as described by the Pharmacy Standards of Practice, and to provide superior, timely, and pleasant service to customers.

Skills & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Certification as a licensed practical nurse (LPN)
• Licensed with the BC College of Nurses
• Standard First Aid & CPR-C Certification or higher
• Previous Pharmacy/Immunization Clinic experience preferred
• Effective organizational skills, ability to multi task
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strong attention to detai

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT?

Join a locally owned and operated store to help deliver health, beauty and convenience services in your community, and keep the customer at the centre of everything you do.
Why this role is important?

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Customer Service
• Greet customer promptly and gather prescription information according to Standards
• Perform duties in priority according to Role assigned on Role Assignment Schedule
• Refer to the pharmacist all clinical inquiries
• Check patients in for vaccination appointments and provide the immunization in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner
• Adhere to all confidentiality and privacy requirements

Skills & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Certification as a licensed practical nurse (LPN)
• Licensed with the BC College of Nurses
• Standard First Aid & CPR-C Certification or higher
• Previous Pharmacy/Immunization Clinic experience preferred
• Effective organizational skills, ability to multi task
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strong attention to detail

Temporary position primarily to help out with flu vaccines from October-December and Covid boosters every 6 months.
Why work in a Shoppers Drug Mart store?
Each store has an Associate-Owner, so you will work for a local business owner while having the support of a national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, flexible and varied schedules, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.
Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your patients, co-workers, customers and community.
Associate Owners in the Shoppers Drug Mart network recognize Canada’s diversity as an opportunity to better serve their communities, and strive to reflect the nation’s evolving diversity in the products they sell, the people they hire, and the culture they create in their stores. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.
In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.
A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste.