Job Description

Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre (TMVC) is looking to hire a driven and enthusiastic Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Health Immunizer/Consultant to join our kind and friendly team. If you believe you have what it takes to thrive in our travel clinics, we would love to hear from you! This fantastic opportunity is a Part time role working out of our Courtenay clinic, 2-3 days a week. The successful applicant will be conscious that work hours can sometimes vary depending on demand for appointments. TMVC is a privately owned and operated company with clinic locations across BC that have operated for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on offering the most reliable customer service and medical expertise. TMVC provides customers valuable travel health consultations, vaccinations, and other related medical services. TMVC is committed to providing a positive work environment where the travel RN Immunizer/Consultants are recognized as an integral part of the medical team. Our clients are often healthy individuals who seek to embark on great international travel adventures. Our priority is to provide our customers with the best experience and knowledge to be equipped for travel. The Role:

• Nurse immunizer/consultants provide pre-travel medical risk assessment advice to prevent travel-acquired illness and disease.
• Providing holistic assessment for intended travelers to determine the need for further health advice and care from a medical physician
• Making recommendations and administering appropriate immunizations and prescription medications
• Administer other routine or Occupational Health vaccinations and TB skin tests

The Ideal person will have:

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• BScN degree or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years related nursing experience. Public health nursing and/or travel medicine experience an asset
• BCCDC Immunization Certification or ability to successfully complete certification
• BCCDC Tuberculosis Essentials course and Tuberculosis Skin Testing course
• Current CPR certification
• ISTM Certification is a bonus

Qualifications & Experience:

• Comprehensive knowledge of immunology, vaccines, and infectious diseases.
• Working knowledge of immunization schedules and protocols
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to use problem-solving, critical thinking, and priority setting skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently and make sound nursing practice decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills are required.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 14-21 per week Salary: $39.00-$43.00 per hour Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor\'s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Public Health: 2 years (preferred)
• Immunizing: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• BCCNM - Registered Nurse (RN) License (required)

Work Location: In person