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Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Casual Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Donor Centre Kelowna Mobiles team.

The Donor Centre team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services collecting donor blood in a safe manner to enable safe products which save lives every day. In this role, you will assist in the collection of blood and blood products ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and all required documentation is carried out. You will play an integral part in building and promoting a positive donor experience and encouraging donations.

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 superb people skills, you will provide donors with information, instruction, and advice on blood 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 whole blood and/or apheresis blood components 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.  

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.
• Two 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.

What we offer you

• Payment in lieu of vacation.
• Payment in lieu of holidays.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• Shifts/hours will vary. You must be flexible to accommodate assigned shifts which are based on operational needs; length of shifts varies according to the event which takes place at Canadian Blood Services at mobile donor centers. 
• Applicants must be willing to travel and be available for Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Hours of work are based on a 52 week rotations. Start and stop time are as follows: 1145-1945, 0945-1745, 1100-1900, 1045-1800, 1045-1845, 1200-2000, 1000-1800, 1030-1830, 0845-1645.
• Travel will be required for mobile events, and transportation will be provided by Canadian Blood Services.
• Must be able to attend mandatory orientation and training in Vancouver. 
• Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weights up to 10 kg (22 lbs.). 

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.