Registered Nurse Full-time Job
Dec 20th, 2024 at 12:52 Medical & Healthcare Winnipeg 9 views Reference: 10969Job Details
Classification: MNU 62
Salary/Rate of pay: $40.5420 - $49.7270
Application deadline: 2025-01-03
Application requirements:
- Your up-to-date resume.
- We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.
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
- Paid vacation.
- Payment in lieu of holidays.
- Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
- 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 fixed and mobile donor centers. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
- Travel will be required for mobile events within Manitoba, and transportation will be provided by Canadian Blood Services.
- Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weights up to 10 kg (22 lbs.).
Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.
Company Description
Established in 1998, Canadian Blood Services is an independent registered charity. We receive most of our financial support from the governments of all provinces and territories except Quebec. Regulated as a biologics manufacturer by Health Canada, we are responsible for operating the national blood and plasma supply system, as well as the national public cord blood bank. In pursuing our mission as Canadas Biological Lifeline, we work to provide safe, reliable access to high-quality products and services required for the treatment and care of patients across the country.
Our organization was established through a memorandum of understanding between the federal, provincial and territorial governments (excluding Quebec) following the Royal Commission of Inquiry by Justice Horace Krever into Canadas blood contamination crisis. The principles articulated in Justice Krevers final report continue to guide our policy development and decision-making.
Canadian Blood Services provides blood components for transfusion, as well as cord blood stem cell products for transplantation. We also manage a formulary of plasma protein and related products used to treat a wide array of medical conditions. And we operate stem cell registry services on behalf of all provincial and territorial governments except Quebec. Our national transplant registry for interprovincial organ sharing and related programs extends to all provinces and territories.
We collaborate with patient groups, care providers, health system leaders, communities of donors, other blood service organizations and governments to continuously improve the effectiveness of Canadas health systems and achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Working with this diverse community of stakeholders, we contribute to the advancement and excellence of both national and international networks focused on transfusion and transplantation.
Our organization was established through a memorandum of understanding between the federal, provincial and territorial governments (excluding Quebec) following the Royal Commission of Inquiry by Justice Horace Krever into Canadas blood contamination crisis. The principles articulated in Justice Krevers final report continue to guide our policy development and decision-making.
Canadian Blood Services provides blood components for transfusion, as well as cord blood stem cell products for transplantation. We also manage a formulary of plasma protein and related products used to treat a wide array of medical conditions. And we operate stem cell registry services on behalf of all provincial and territorial governments except Quebec. Our national transplant registry for interprovincial organ sharing and related programs extends to all provinces and territories.
We collaborate with patient groups, care providers, health system leaders, communities of donors, other blood service organizations and governments to continuously improve the effectiveness of Canadas health systems and achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Working with this diverse community of stakeholders, we contribute to the advancement and excellence of both national and international networks focused on transfusion and transplantation.
