Nurse Specialist Part-time Job

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular part-time Nurse Specialist Cord Blood to join our dynamic Medical Laboratory & Stem Cell Services team. 

The Medical Laboratory & Stem Cell Services team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by operating several programs that support better outcomes for patients living with the many diseases and disorders that can be treated with stem cell transplants such as leukemia, lymphoma, aplastic anemia, and inherited immune and metabolic disorders.

Formula for success

• Using your superb people and interpersonal skills, you will work collaboratively with Cord Blood Bank (CBB) staff to ensure promotion, development and maintenance of an environment of continuous quality improvement in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards; and customer satisfaction.
• Utilizing your ability to be sensitive, discreet, and confidential, you will perform maternal interviews and assess responses to questions to assess donor suitability for cord blood donation including:
  o    informed consent.
  o    medical history/health assessment questionnaire.
  o    hospital medical chart review with associated assessment for cord blood suitability.
  o    phlebotomy to obtain maternal blood samples.
• Applying your experience in phlebotomy, you will perform ex-utero umbilical cord blood collection as required.
• Harnessing your remarkable leadership skills, you will provide training, support and mentorship to the cord blood bank team and hospital customers. 

Desired education and skills

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing of a recognized registered nursing program; and minimum of three to six years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered nurse in the province of employment is a requirement.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, developed skills in design, instruction or facilitation is an asset.
• Experience in Obstetrical Nursing and/or Labour and Delivery is preferred.
• Venepuncture experience is mandatory.
• The ability to exercise judgment, tact, diplomacy and strict confidentiality are mandatory.

What we offer you

• Pro-rated accrued vacation
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
• Defined benefitpension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• Shift/hours – Shifts are scheduled between Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm including all statutory holidays that fall on the weekdays. Week 1: 2 days a week. Week 2: 3 days a week. Bi-weekly hours: 37.5
• Location - Brampton Civic Hospital. Occasional travel required to Canadian Blood Services office in Brampton – 100 Parkshore Dr, Brampton
• Physical requirements - ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs.)