Registered Nurse (Casual)
MCKESSON
Compensation
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. Whether this is your first role in nursing, or you have a history in healthcare, our extensive training will provide you with the skills you need to give patients the care they need while shaping the future of health.
Responsibilities
- Assessing the health status of patients using a pre-screening process that covers contraindications, objective and subjective data, to determine eligibility in receiving medical therapies
- Insertion of peripheral intravenous or establishing access via central lines using sterile technique and best practices from the standards and practices of the college
- Studying patient files and prior post-administration records to understand patient’s history
- Handling and reconstituting biologic or oncology medication as per manufacturer and Heath Canada guidelines
- Following provincial College of Nurses standards and guidelines on medication administration
- Identifying patient care requirements; educating and providing counseling
- Promoting patient independence; answering questions and teaching patients to understand their condition and medication
- Documenting patient care services and managing records in accordance with INVIVA policies
- Following INVIVA and nursing philosophies and standards of care
- Following patient specific medical directives for administration and treatment of adverse events
- Reporting adverse events in accordance with manufacturer specific requirements, Health Canada and INVIVA policy
- Providing medical therapy monitoring and post administration observation and assessment
- Maintaining knowledge of medical therapies as per Health Canada’s Product Monograph
- Maintaining knowledge of INVIVA policies and procedures
- Participating with drug and clinic audits upon request
- Following drug accountability requirements as per INVIVA policy and standard operating procedure
- Actively participates in training and mentoring of new clinic staff
- Completing training as required by INVIVA on: products and services, policies, technology, quality assurance and communications
- Maintaining quality, safety and infection control standards to ensure safe nursing practice
- Maintaining continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
- Establishing a compassionate environment and supporting patients
- Maintaining and protecting patient confidentiality
- Maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Ensuring proper operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements
- Maintaining clinic medical and stationary supply levels
- Maintaining up-to-date professional and technical knowledge by completing/attending educational workshops
- Maintaining a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem- solving methods
- Contributing to team effort and corporate goals
Requirements
- RN with the College of Nurses of Ontario, Canada. Must be a member in good standing
- Infusion certification or equivalent experience a must
- Maintains CPR certification
- ACLS certification is an asset
- Maintains yearly practice membership with provincial College of Nurses Association must be in good standing
- Ability to work at various clinics depending on region
- If applicable - maintains yearly professional liability insurance (Ontario applicants)
- Critical care specific designation is an asset
- Professional designation
- Excellent assessment and clinical decision-making skills
- Clinical, nursing and listening skills
- Ability to work autonomously and proficiently, especially in emergency situations
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues and customers
- Ability to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment
- Team player
- Ability to work in a computerized environment (i.e. computer, MS Office, email, and electronic patient records)
- Adaptable to different kind of corporate environment
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. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
Job Details
Salary Range
Salary not disclosed
Location
Owen Sound, ON, Canada
Employment Type
Casual
Original Posting
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