Registered Nurse - Vaccination Clinic

Posted Oct 21, 2026

Job description

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

Student Experience fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential. Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving.

Our vision is for all Mustangs to discover their personalized pathway through Western’s rich, wholistic learning environment; engage in brave conversations with our diverse community on and off campus, and develop the courage to be uncomfortable without fear of failure in order to thrive throughout their degree and after graduation.

At Western, the Student Experience portfolio is organized into three inter-dependent pillars that provide the programmes and supports that inspire Western Students to discover themselves; engage with their communities and thrive as learners. These p illars are: Wellness & Wellbeing ( comprised of the following departments: Health & Wellness, Student Support & Case Management and Wellness & Equity Education ), Sport & Recreation ( comprised of the following departments: Recreation & Active Well-being, Sport and Spirit & Connection ), and Leadership & Learning ( comprised of the following departments: Academic Support & Engagement and Careers & Experience ).

Professional and student staff working across these three pillars collaborate with student organizations and academic and administrative leaders throughout campus to foster inclusive and wholistic learning environments that maximize the potential of each studen t. Wellness & Wellbeing cultivates student thriving by providing evidence informed programmes, resources, & supports that prioritize proactive and responsive care in order to foster individual and collective student well-being.

Through a commitment to empathy and collaboration, our student-centred approach to wellness adopts an intersectional lens that is adaptive to the needs of individual students and the campus community. Our vision is for students to discover their strengths and values allowing them to actively engage in their personal development and experience Western as safe place where they can learn through failure and continue to thrive.

Health & Wellness understands that our collective work begins with the shared belief that the physical and mental healthcare we provide students is deeply relational and fundamentally focused on teaching individuals how to make informed decisions about their physical and mental health care needs. The professional health and mental healthcare and supports we provide are supplemented through peer support programmes that guide students, staff and faculty through understanding and maintaining their diverse health needs and ongoing health and wellness journey.

The Health & Wellness Pillar supports campus community members with a responsive partnered approach to care delivery, utilizing prevention strategies, early identification and treatment, and crisis management through individual and group visits. By working collectively in this way, we foster increased academic and social engagement allowing students to engage, discover and thrive.

  • Please note: these positions will be working in the vaccination clinic from November 9 to 13, 2026 only * Health and Wellness Services is comprised of Student Health Services (SHS), Mental Health Team, Family Practice (FP) and Workplace Health (WPH). Health and Wellness Services (i.e. Health Services) provides readily accessible, high quality health care to enhance the physical and emotional health and wellbeing of the students and employees at Western University to optimize their potential for academic, personal and professional success and social development.

Nursing services are aligned with the Thriving campus and the University’s commitment to creating a sustained strategy to combat racism and discrimination in the University community. Nursing staff practice from an understanding of intersectionality of race, disability, mental illness and gender on health care issues in our diverse student-patient population Statement on Standards of Care To provide optimal primary health care to students and employees.

To provide a readily accessible, diversity sensitive, on-campus health care To empower students and employees to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to take appropriate responsibility for their own health through increasing awareness about health choices and a healthy lifestyle To foster an environment of inter-professional collaboration within Health Services and the broader Wellness and Well-being pillar to meet the care needs of our community from an EDI-D framework.

The nursing team is committed to providing safe and quality health care to all patients. Experience 3 years clinical experience preferred Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Responsibilities Intake health history-reason for visit-Vital signs Health teaching and promotion Crisis intervention and/or counseling a patient Immunization counseling and administration under the provincial guidelines.

Skill and Abilities Ability to foster collaboration and respect among team members Ability to establish effective routines for excellent communication with all members of the team to maximize productivity Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards Ability to apply critical thinking to evaluate information and make appropriate decisions or recommendations Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy Genuine enthusiasm and a passion for the profession Ability to interact professionally with students, employees and patients Ability to adhere to legislated safety requirements and Western safety policies Skill and ability to function effectively in emergency situations Self-directed, and comfortable exercising discretion and independent judgment in a fast-paced environment Ability to maintain an organized and effective personal work environment Reliable with the consistent ability to work assigned shifts is paramount Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate clinic needs

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume. Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications.

Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. * Please note: these positions will be working in the vaccination clinic from November 9 to 13, 2026 only *

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