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The Collections Operations Ont 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. 

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. 

What we offer you

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

What you can expect

• Physical requirements - ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs.)

The Logistics team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by utilizingbest practices to ensure the safe transportation of personnel, donors, equipment, blood products and supplies. Our Drivers do more than drive.In this role, you will assist in setting up booths, tables, and other equipment to ensure mobile donor events are ready for use in addition to transporting people and products integral to Canada’s Lifeline.

Formula for success

• Utilizing your experience with driving and transportation you will ensure that blood and blood products are transported in accordance with safety measures and procedures and are kept at an appropriate temperature. You will also ensure the safety of employees, donors and/or volunteers travelling with you. 
• Drawing on your knowledge of safe transportation procedures and your attention to detail, you will conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure equipment is in proper working order, and accurately complete all required documentation. 
• Leveraging your customer service skills, you will assist the collections team by greeting and helping donors book or rebook appointments as required. 
• You will assist with setting up systems and Wi-Fi connections for mobile events by utilizing your familiarity with technology and aptitude for learning new programs.  
• Utilizing your superior interpersonal and communication skills you will work with staff to carry and set up/dismantle equipment and supplies. You will also load and unload equipment and supplies at donor centre sites and upon return to centre.

Desired education and skills

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent. 
• Must possess a valid Class 4 Unrestricted BC drivers license and a clean commercial drivers abstract from within the last 30 days. 
• Minimum 24 months verifiable professional driving experience as a commercial vehicle driver, within the last 3 years. 
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new systems and programs. 
• A willingness to learn procedures in a regulatory environment. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in English. A second language is considered an asset.

What we offer you

• Safe vehicles are provided with stringent maintenance schedules and inspections. 
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefitpension plan. 
• Paid vacation
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources. 
• Variety in your job, including ongoing training and development.

What you can expect

• There will be no long haul or cross border driving required. 
• Travel in and around Vancouver, including Merritt, Kelowna, Kamloops, Penticton, Victoria, Nanaimo and other parts of Vancouver Island. No overnights unless an emergency or agreed in advance. 
• Physical capability to load, unload, push and carry heavy clinic equipment and supplies. This will include stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting up to 23 kg (50 lbs.), pulling, and pushing up to 136 kg (300 lbs.) on a wheeled platform.  
• Strong culture of mutual respect and integrity.

Additional Information:  Monday to Sunday. Start times could be any time between: 0500-1700hrs. End times could be any time between: 1200-0200hrs. Rest days: Sunday/Monday or Monday/Tuesday or Tuesday/Wednesday or Wednesday/Thursday or Thursday/Friday or Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday.

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 and 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 fixed and mobile donor centers. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weights up to 10 kg (22 lbs.). 

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Long Term Care Services is to provide resident care based on the needs of individuals, as determined by medical, nursing, functional and psychosocial assessments, and on each resident’s expressed needs. The care provided in each Home includes specialized, restorative, supportive and palliative care for persons with dementia, disabilities and health problems who cannot live independently in their homes, and whose needs cannot be met in the community.

You are responsible for the delivery of quality, holistic, resident care through the administration and supervision of the Nursing Program and staff in a designated area, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Nursing (BScN)

Minimum of 1 to 2 years of related experience, preferably in a geriatric-gerontology or long term care setting

Post-basic preparation in gerontology is desirable

Membership in Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) is desirable

Canadian Gerontological Certification from Canadian Nurses’ Association is desirable

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Scope and purpose of gerontological nursing and functions/activities related to the nursing process
• Age related changes
• Ethical dilemmas and considerations
• Management of common chronic problems
• Specific needs of the older person and of cognitively impaired older person:
• Basic physiological needs (nutrition, elimination, hygiene, skin integrity, sleep & rest, sensory perception)
• Dementia care
• Safety and security needs
• Challenging behaviours
• Basic psychosocial needs (self-esteem, actualization, advocacy, support network, relationships with families)
• Infection control guidelines for RN’s and RPN’s
• Nursing documentation standards including Resident Assessment Instrument RAI-MDS
• Principles of rehabilitation and activation in care of the older persons or adults requiring long term care
• Pharmacology and medication use
• Medication administration standards
• Nursing goals: promotion, prevention, maintenance, rehabilitation, palliation
• Transfer and positioning techniques of persons requiring long term care
• Basic knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations such as: Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Nursing Act, Mental Health Act, Professional Misconduct and Controlled Act, Professional standards, Code of Ethics
• Principles of verbal and non-verbal communication
• Labour relations and collective agreements.
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Core Behaviours
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Leadership Competencies
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JOB SUMMARY

The Community & Social Services department is responsible for creating a strong social infrastructure by providing support to families and individuals in need in order to promote their self reliance and quality of life, in collaboration with community partners. This includes providing financial assistance, housing, childcare, employment, personal care and referral.

You are responsible for providing administrative support to community and social services (CSS) programs and services, including, but not limited to: data entry, filing/records management, reception and liaison with clients; providing customer services to clients; printing and releasing cheques and/or replacement documents to clients; and contributing to the overall improvement of service delivery. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a customer service, clerical or administrative, or social services environment

KNOWLEDGE

• Office/clerical and reception procedures
• Services and programs offered in the CSS Centres as well as community agencies
• Corporate computer software/applications including MS Office Suites (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) 
• Corporate Cash Handling Policy
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Access, search and maintain databases
• Communicate effectively with community representatives, clients and staff
• Maintain composure and good judgment under stressful and high-pressure situations
• Work independently with minimum supervision
• Flexible and adaptable
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective organizational skills
• Aware and sensitive to the special needs of Social Services clients
• Demonstrate commitment to client/customer services

JOB SUMMARY

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services is responsible for the day-to-day operation of facilities and service delivery for recreation venues and programs, parks & recreation policies, and programs for cultural services. Ensures the operations, processes and services are customer-centric and efficient. The units deliver community recreation programs through geographically aligned areas across the City, aquatic, sport and physical activity programming for all ages, as well as programming to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and population segments who may experience barriers to access recreation services.

You are responsible for all aspects of nursing care required by participants in any one of the Inclusive Recreation programs or regular recreation programs (Spirit, Variety EAST, etc.).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year B.Sc.N. degree or 2-3 year RN diploma or RPN diploma and proof of current license required and also Member of the Ontario College of Nurses

Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience in Special Needs/Pediatric/Rehab/Community with current technical/practical nursing skills

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Standard nursing practices
• Legislation protecting special needs client, populations
• Client care
• Health and Safety legislation, policies and procedures
• City of Ottawa and Parks & Recreation Policies and Procedures

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Specialized technical/medical interventions
• Creative
• Sound judgement
• Leadership skills
• Reliable
• Dependable
• Flexible
• Good Clinical skills

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?