Registered Nurse(RN) / Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Position Summary
As a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse/Immunization Nurse you will be meeting with clients one-on-one and provide travel counseling, vaccinations, medications and general travel health advice to travelers going abroad. The Immunization Nurse will review each client’s medical history and discuss the Centers for Disease Control requirements and/or recommendations for safe travel to countries such as Kenya, India, Peru, Thailand and more!
Job Duties
Please watch this video to get an idea of what we do here at Passport Health: https://youtu.be/MSKpOMzFPUM
Utilize proper travel medicine and general medicine processes to provide immunizations and travel health counseling in a safe and effective manner.-
Provide friendly, efficient, and safe service to patients and clients.
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Diligently participate in the company’s training to ensure up to date knowledge of travel medicine and vaccination.
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Adhere to safety protocols as set by the company’s medical directives and regulations.
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Demonstrate outstanding customer service and communication skills.
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Practice appropriate storage and handling of vaccines, includes but not limited to carrying and lifting vaccine boxes.
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Accepting delivered packages and ensure all inventory is accounted for.
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Carrying and organizing clinic supplies.
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Ensures the clinic and storage room is clean and well organized.
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May be responsible for meeting and unpacking packages, vaccines, furniture and fixtures during clinic set up.
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Responsible for organization and maintenance of clinic space to facilitate smooth client flow.
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Collaborate with Nurse Management Team to train new staff.
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Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
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One year experience with travel medicine and clinic experience is preferred.
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Previous experience working in travel Medicine, either in a private clinic or Public Health setting is an asset.
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Must be willing to travel to other clinics in the city (Richmond Hill, Markham, and Barrie)
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Access to a vehicle is preferred.
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Ability to follow Medical Directives in order to safely administer vaccines and dispense medications to comply with the CARNA and the Passport Health Standard of Care.
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Registered Nurse certification with current license in good standing.
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Must have excellent computer skills.
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First Aid/CPR certified.
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Superior interpersonal skills.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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Demonstrated professionalism and ability to communicate effectively with corporate clients.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and self-directed environment.
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Ability to complete assigned tasks without detailed supervision.
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Flexible and able to communicate using a mobile device.
Working conditions
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Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
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Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and supporting patients.
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Ensures the clinic and storage room is clean and well organized.
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Moves and restructures organization of storage room to make space for new inventory
