Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre (TMVC) is looking to hire a driven and enthusiastic Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Health Consultant to join our kind and friendly team at our Nanaimo location. If you believe you have what it takes to thrive in our travel clinics, we would love to hear from you!

This fantastic opportunity is a Permanent Part-time position 3-4 days per week, including some Saturdays and weekday evenings each month. This position would suit an RN looking for only part time work and has a flexible schedule.

The successful applicant will be conscious that work hours can sometimes vary depending on how busy the clinic is.

TMVC is a privately owned and operated company with 12 clinic locations in BC that have operated for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on offering the most reliable customer service and medical expertise. TMVC provides customers valuable travel health consultations, vaccinations, and other related medical services.

TMVC is committed to providing a positive work environment where the travel RN Consultants are recognized as an integral part of the medical team. Our clients are often healthy individuals who seek to embark on great international travel adventures. Our priority is to provide our customers with the best experience and knowledge to be equipped for travel.

The Role:

RN Travel Health Consultants provide pre-travel medical risk assessment advice to prevent travel-acquired illness and disease.
Providing holistic assessment for intended travelers to determine the need for further health advice and care from a medical physician
Making recommendations and administering appropriate immunizations and prescription medications
Administer other routine or seasonal vaccinations and TB skin tests

The Ideal person:

Must have current practicing registration as a RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
BScN degree or equivalent
Minimum 2 years related nursing experience. Public health nursing and/or travel medicine experience asset
BCCDC Immunization Certification or ability to successfully complete certification
BCCDC Tuberculosis Essential course and Tuberculosis Skin Testing course
Current CPR certification
ISTM Certification is a bonus

Qualifications & Experience:

Comprehensive knowledge of immunology, vaccines, and infectious diseases.
Working knowledge of immunization schedules and protocols
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to use problem-solving, critical thinking, and priority setting skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently and make sound nursing practice decisions.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills are required.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $45.00-$50.00 per hour

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

Public Health: 2 years (preferred)
immunizing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

BCCNM License (required)

Location:

Nanaimo, BC V9T 5V4 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Registered Nurse (RN) / Travel Health Consultant - Nanaimo, Canada