17 Apr
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McKesson
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Calgary
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Position Overview
McKesson requires new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as defined by Health Canada, subject to applicable, verified accommodation requests.
This is a 12‑month contract role that involves working onsite at two clinic locations in Calgary. Flexibility to travel to both locations is critical for this position.
Job Summary
Position is responsible for providing professional nursing care to individuals, including the intravenous or injection administration of biologics or other specialty pharmaceutical products. The role promotes patient health by completing health reviews prior to treatment, reviewing patient files, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members as required, and providing medical therapies or self‑administration teaching to patients in an ambulatory setting. The nurse uses critical thinking, therapeutic communication, and clinical decision‑making skills to assess, plan, implement, educate and evaluate patients’ health situations throughout their treatment therapy.
Specific Responsibilities
- Assess the health status of patients using a pre‑screening process that covers contraindications, objective and subjective data, to determine eligibility for medical therapies.
- Insert peripheral intravenous or establish access via central lines using sterile technique and best practices from the standards and practices of the college.
- Study patient files and prior post‑administration records to understand patient history.
- Handle and reconstitute biologic or oncology medication as per manufacturer and Health Canada guidelines.
- Follow provincial College of Nurses standards and guidelines on medication administration.
- Identify patient care requirements; educate and provide counseling.
- Promote patient independence; answer questions and teach patients to understand their condition and medication.
- Document patient care services and manage records in accordance with INVIVA policies.
- Follow INVIVA and nursing philosophies and standards of care.
- Follow patient‑specific medical directives for administration and treatment of adverse events.
- Report adverse events in accordance with manufacturer requirements, Health Canada and INVIVA policy.
- Provide medical therapy monitoring and post‑administration observation and assessment.
- Maintain knowledge of medical therapies as per Health Canada’s Product Monograph.
- Maintain knowledge of INVIVA policies and procedures.
- Participate with drug and clinic audits upon request.
- Follow drug accountability requirements as per INVIVA policy and standard operating procedure.
- Actively participate in training and mentoring of new clinic staff.
- Complete training as required by INVIVA on products and services, policies, technology, quality assurance and communications.
- Maintain quality, safety and infection control standards to ensure safe nursing practice.
General Responsibilities
- Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Establish a compassionate environment and support patients.
- Maintain and protect patient confidentiality.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
- Ensure proper operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
- Maintain clinic medical and stationary supply levels.
- Maintain up‑to‑date professional and technical knowledge by completing/attending educational workshops.
- Maintain a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams by communicating information; responding to requests, building rapport and participating in team problem‑solving methods.
- Contribute to team effort and corporate goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years of relevant experience, degree or equivalent.
- Registered Nurse with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, Canada, and a member in good standing.
Key Competencies
- Infusion certification or equivalent experience is a must.
- Maintain CPR certification.
- ACLS certification is an asset.
- Maintain yearly practice membership with provincial College of Nurses Association; must be in good standing.
- Ability to work at various clinics depending on region.
- 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 (computer, MS Office, email, electronic patient records).
- Adaptable to different kinds of corporate environments.
Compensation & Benefits
Our Base Pay Range: $34.41 - $57.44 per hour.
Benefits include a competitive compensation package, total rewards, and potential annual bonus or long‑term incentive opportunities. Additional benefits information is available on our career site.
Equity & Inclusion
McKesson is an Equal Prospect Employer. McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.
McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) or (Canada) Resumes or CVs submitted to these email boxes will not be accepted.
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📌 Infusion Nurse (RN) - Part-Time (12 Month Contract)
🏢 McKesson
📍 Calgary