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Job summary:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care to individuals including the intravenous or injection administration of biologics or other specialty pharmaceutical products and promotes patient health by completing health reviews prior to treatment, reviews patient files and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members as required, with the end goal of 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 the patients’ health situation throughout their treatment therapy.

Clinic Location: 187 Lemarchant Road, St Johns, NL

Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 5pm

Specific 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.

Qualifications:

2+ years of relevant experience, degree or equivalent

Minimum 2 years’ experience in intensive care, critical care

Infusion certification or equivalent experience a must

Professional designation

Valid Nursing license

Maintains CPR certification

ACLS certification is an asset

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (considered an asset)

Key competencies:

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)

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations.  In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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