Registered Nurse
Charlottetown, PE, CA, C1A 1R6
Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Donor Relations & Collections ATL team in Charlottetown.
Job category: Nursing
Job posting ID: 4578
Employment status: Temporary part-time
Classification: Nursing Aligned
Salary/Rate of pay: $34.30
Application deadline: 2023-06-08
Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.
Somewhere in Canada there’s a life you can save.
Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving the lives of Canadians. Thousands of Canadians depend on us every day for reliable access to blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.
Join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference every day.
About the role
The work of a Registered Nurse is integral to Canadian Blood Services' role as Canada’s Lifeline. In this role, you will be performing duties related to the collection of blood (whole blood, autologous, directed, apheresis blood components), and sample collections in a professional and courteous manner.
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing donor assessment/health screening procedures to determine donor eligibility status
- Performing phlebotomy for whole blood and apheresis, as required
- Providing generalized assistance and support to the Donor Centre
- Delivering outstanding customer service
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program is required
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in PEI
- Two years' previous nursing experience preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, donors and volunteers
- Ability to establish priorities and organize workload
- Strong customer service orientation
Benefits:
- Payments in lieu of holidays and vacation
- Option to join the Defined Benefits Pension Plan
- Employee discounts, wellness programs and more
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.
Canadian Blood Services requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (COVID 19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations. Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.
If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment (such as testing) will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.