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About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary part-time Plasma Nurse to join our dynamic Plasma Operations team. 

The Plasma Operations team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by collecting plasma in a safe manner to enable safe products which save lives every day. In this role, you will be responsible for administrative support to all program activities and you will provide support in accordance with all regulations, standards and good manufacturing practice.

Formula for success

• Leveraging your ability to communicate effectively with donors, you will conduct registration and confidential screening to determine eligibility and build and promote a positive donor experience.    

• Utilizing your strong people skills, you will provide donors with information, instruction, and advice on plasma donation.  

• Drawing on your knowledge and experience you will provide coaching and consultation to donor centre staff, acting as team lead for collection events as needed. 

• With your excellent interpersonal skills, you will work in a diverse team environment assisting in the collection of plasma, which save lives daily. 

• At mobile events within our communities, you will assist in setting up booths, tables, and other equipment to ensure donor clinics are properly set up for use. 

What you can expect

• Currently the work days can include Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday; Shift start and stop times are as follows 0730-1330, 0745-1345, 0815-1415, 0830-1430, 1330-1930, 1430-2030; Rest days are Saturday/Sunday, Sunday/Monday

What we offer you

• Payment in lieu of vacation
• Payment in lieu of holidays
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement
• Defined benefitpension plan. 
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources. 

Desired education and skills

• Completion of accredited nursing program and current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the province is required. 

• 2 years of experience working as a nurse is considered an asset as is a certification in First Aid and CPR. 

• Previous experience as a preceptor or with coaching others is an asset. 

• Technical skills including Microsoft Word and Outlook, and the ability to learn new systems and programs. 

• A second language is considered an asset to support a positive donor experience.