Job Description

Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre (TMVC) is looking to hire a driven and enthusiastic Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Health Consultant to join our kind and friendly team at our Kamloops location. 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 Permanent Part-time position. Must be available 2 weekday evenings 4:00pm to 8:00pm (Tues/Thurs or Mon/Wed ideal) and 2-3 Saturdays a month. This position would suit a RN looking for only part time work and has a flexible schedule.

The successful applicant will be conscious that work hours can sometimes vary depending on how busy the clinic is.

TMVC is a privately owned and operated company with 12 clinic locations in BC that have operated for over 30 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 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:

RN Travel Health 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 seasonal vaccinations and TB skin tests

The Ideal person:

Must have current practicing registration as a RN 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 asset BCCDC Immunization Certification or ability to successfully complete certification BCCDC Tuberculosis Essential 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 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 Type: Part-time

Pay: $33.19-$56.55 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 15 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Kamloops, BC V2C 1K7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

Immunizing: 1 year (preferred) Public Health: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

BCCNM License (preferred)
Work Location: In person