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
About the Company
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Job Details
Salary Range
34,410 - 57,440 CAD/yearly
Location
Lethbridge, Canada
Employment Type
Casual, Regular
Original Posting
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