RN for Red Deer Inviva IV infusion Clinic
MCKESSON
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Casual, Regular
Posted 4 weeks ago
Onsite
About the role
Join an industry leader in providing professional care as part of our nursing team. At McKesson, you’ll work in a more personalized environment, giving every patient the one-on-one time they need within each session.
Responsibilities
- Review patient files to understand patient’s history.
- Assess the health status of patients using a pre-screening process that covers contraindications, objective and subjective data, to determine eligibility in receiving medical therapies.
- Handle and reconstitute specialty pharmaceuticals as per manufacturer product monograph and Health Canada guidelines.
- Follow cold chain requirements for medication as per INVIVA policies and procedures and the manufacturer’s recommendation.
- Insertion of peripheral intravenous or establishing access via central lines based on best practice standards.
- Follow patient specific medical directives for administration and treatment of adverse events.
- Provide monitoring during and post medication administration.
- Follow all INVIVA policies and procedures.
- Report adverse events in accordance with manufacturer specific requirements, Health Canada and INVIVA policies and procedures.
- Develop patient care plan.
- Promote patient independence for self-injection when required by answering questions and teaching patients to understand their condition and medication.
- Document patient care services and managing records in accordance with INVIVA policies and procedures.
- Maintain knowledge of medical therapies as per manufacturer’s Product Monograph.
- Participate in drug and clinic audits upon request.
- Actively participate in training and mentoring of new clinic staff.
- Complete training as required by INVIVA on products and services, policies and procedures, technology, quality assurance and communications.
- Maintain quality, safety and infection control standards to ensure safe nursing practice.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with provincial college.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or 2-year Nursing Diploma.
- 3+ years of critical care experience (i.e. ER, ICU) is an asset.
- Experience in Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Hematology, Oncology and Neurology is an asset.
- Strong intravenous initiation skills.
- CPR certification.
- ACLS/PALS certification is an asset.
- Ability to work autonomously and proficiently, especially in emergency situations.
- Ability to work in a computerized environment (i.e. computer, MS Office, Teams, WEBEX, email, and electronic patient records).
- Maintain yearly practice membership with provincial College.
- Ability to work at various locations depending on region.
- Ability to work evening and weekends where applicable.
- Maintain yearly professional liability insurance (Ontario applicants only).
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Spending Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) (U.S.)
- Pension (Canada)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Mental Health Programs
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Education Reimbursement
- Volunteer Opportunities
About the Company
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable.
Job Details
Salary Range
34,410 - 57,440 CAD/yearly
Location
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Employment Type
Casual, Regular
Original Posting
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