We are growing!!! As we grow, we are seeking a Full Time skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the small team at our plasma collection center located on Hollis Street in downtown Halifax, NS.

Our center is open Monday to Saturday, the odd Saturday shift is to be expected.

The LPN is responsible for performing the roles of Phlebotomy and Donor Screening. The tasks include assessing donor questionnaires, weight, and vital signs and performing finger prick blood sample collection to screen total protein and hematocrit levels, performing venipuncture and monitoring the pheresis process as needed. The ideal candidate will be friendly and inviting, as they are in constant contact with our donors.

About Drumlin Plasma Inc.

Drumlin Plasma is a Canadian plasma pheresis company located in downtown Halifax. We are proud to be a leading provider of high-quality plasma globally. Drumlin specializes in supplying plasma to producers of in vitro diagnostics (IVD) test kits that diagnose individuals with bleeding disorders.

Responsibilities- Phlebotomy

Welcomes and engages donors

Set up and operation of apheresis machines for each procedure

Set up daily center duties as required

Performs phlebotomy while ensuring donor safety and comfort

Collects whole blood samples from donors when required

Monitors donors during the donation process

Collaborates with team members as required

Assesses donor for signs of an adverse reaction and takes necessary steps for immediate action including performing medical first aid as required

Disconnects the donors from the apheresis machine after donations

Educates donors on recovery period and post-procedure expectations

Responsibilities- Donor Screening

Reviews donor questionnaires

Assesses donor vital signs (weight, Blood Pressure, Oxygen, height)

Performs finger prick blood sample collection

Tests Donor's blood sample for Total Protein and Hematocrit levels

Leans on Registered Nurse to determine donor eligibility as needed

Skills

Proficient in performing phlebotomy

Strong communication and documentation skills (legible writing is required)

Ability to be instructed and to learn new skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and bedside manner and ability to develop good rapport with new and existing donors while maintaining donor confidentiality

Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and documentation requirements

Demonstrates consistency and reliability

Maintains composure in stressful situations

Demonstrates consistency and reliability

Preferred competencies:

Ability to work on a collaborative team

Phlebotomy for plasma donation or whole blood collection

Education:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Diploma is required
• Current LPN licensure in good standing with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing

Experience:

A minimum of 3 years of recent nursing experience

Experience in Plasma Pheresis is preferred

CPR training is required

Benefits:

• Free On-Site Parking
• RRSP Matching Program
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan
• An opportunity to be part of one of the first ever locally owned and operated private plasma collection centers in Canada