Registered Nurse |Immunization

at  Interior Health Authority

Interior Health is seeking a patient focused; team oriented Registered Nurse to join our Immunization team at the Princeton Health Centre in beautiful Princeton, B.C.
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:

We offer a range of employee benefits and services to support you at every stage of your career:

• 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 means hours are not guaranteed and may vary and shifts may be at short notice. Include messaging that casual is self-scheduling? Casual employees are eligible to apply for internal postings including permanent and temporary positions. There are many opportunities with Interior Health that begin with casual employment and lead to regular employment.
Shifts of work will be scheduled days and evenings; rotating from 08:30 to 16:30, 09:00 to 17:00, 10:00 to 18:00
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.

Interior Health is an organization where you have room to grow and where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you. Apply Today!

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and some related experience with immunization and community settings.
• Current valid B.C. Driver’s License

Please refer the Job description for details