City : Burnaby, British Columbia

Category : Part time

Industry : Healthcare

Employer : Shoppers Drug Mart®

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Real Canadian Superstore, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. 

Here at Loblaw, we take pride and ownership in helping Canadians live life well. We’re looking for talented colleagues who are passionate about providing exceptional patient care for our Pharmacy customers and delighting them every step of the way! We can offer progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility and a great benefits package! Come share our vision and passion in delivering a superior customer experience. Be a part of our growing Health & Wellness philosophy that includes: Pharmacy, Dietitian, Medical and Optical services.

This position reports to the Pharmacy Manager and is responsible for delivering and administering medications to patients to provide them with additional support to remain safely living in the community independently.

Responsibilities: What you'll do:

• Visit patient(s) daily at their residence, deliver medications, and ensure medications are taken as directed

• Administer medications via oral, transdermal, and injection routes (ie. subcutaneous insulin injection, administering vaccines intramuscularly) in accordance with program policy and medical protocols

• Performing patient assessments as required (monitoring blood glucose & blood pressure)

• Document the witnessed ingestion and record BP/BG

• Report any concerns or questions to the pharmacist or pharmacy manager

Qualifications: What you’ll need:

• Current & good standing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or care aid

• Current CPR certification required

• Valid BC driver's license

• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

• Superior customer relations skills and a strong sense of professionalism

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Have compassion and empathy

• Preferred 1+ years of experience and/or experience in a pharmacy setting with experience administering medications

Hours: 9 am to 11 am daily, or certain days of the week only. Part-time role serving Burnaby and surrounding areas.

If you want to join a fast-paced winning team and believe you can have an immediate impact, then we want to hear from you!

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.