Casual Registered Nurse - Kitchener

McKesson•Kitchener, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company dedicated to making quality healthcare more accessible and affordable. They prioritize the health, happiness, and well-being of their employees and the communities they serve, fostering a culture that encourages growth, impact, and new ideas. McKesson requires new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as defined by Health Canada, subject to applicable, verified accommodation requests. This Casual Registered Nurse position, located in Kitchener, ON, is responsible for delivering professional nursing care to individuals. This includes the intravenous or injection administration of biologics or other specialty pharmaceutical products. The role promotes patient health by conducting pre-treatment health reviews, examining patient files, and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. The primary objective is to provide medical therapies or self-administration teaching to patients within an ambulatory setting. The nurse will employ critical thinking, therapeutic communication, and clinical decision-making skills to assess, plan, implement, educate, and evaluate patients’ health situations throughout their treatment therapy.

Requirements

2+ years of relevant experience
degree or equivalent RN with the College of Nurses of Ontario, Canada.
Must be a member in good standing (with the College of Nurses)
Infusion certification or equivalent experience a must
Maintains CPR certification
Maintains yearly practice membership with provincial College of Nurses Association must be in good standing
Ability to work at various clinics depending on region
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 corporative environment

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification is an asset
Critical care specific designation is an asset

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.