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Casual RN - Inviva IV infusion Lethbridge Clinic

MCKESSON

Lethbridge, Canada
Casual, Regular
Posted 4 weeks ago
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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

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Job Details

Salary Range

34,410 - 57,440 CAD/yearly

Location

Lethbridge, Canada

Employment Type

Casual, Regular

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