Field & Infusion Nurse (RPN/LPN) - 14-month contract

Cencora•Moncton, NB

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is in support of Cencora's patient and provider support and pharma commercialization services in Canada marketed through our Innomar Strategies business. The Field & Infusion Nurse will administer medications, support and monitor IV infusion treatments, provide patient education, report adverse events, and coordinate daily with various stakeholders to meet established timelines. The role also involves administrative duties, participation in team meetings and client-specific trainings, and consultation with clients regarding product-specific programs. Travel within designated IBUs and surrounding areas is required, as is adherence to all standard operating procedures, health and safety standards, and ongoing training requirements. The nurse must adhere to professional nursing standards and may be required to be on standby/on call.

Requirements

Diploma/University degree in nursing or related field
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Practical Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
Current registration with provincial licensing body; CPR certificate
Experience in acute care inpatient/outpatient or homecare setting
Knowledge of Cell phone for making and confirming appointments/assignments and fax machines.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare team
Able to work autonomously with little supervision as part of a larger team
Able to travel to clinics and homecare appointments within a set geographical boundary
Cell phone for making and confirming appointment/assignments
Flexibility in order to provide services for pre-scheduled and occasional last minute patient appointment requests
Effective organizational skills; attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to work in both a team and independent setting
Able to travel within a geographical boundary
Hold and maintain a valid, non-expired, unrestricted driver's license and insurance coverage
The successful candidate may have daily contacts with unilingual English-speaking customers, patients or peers from cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with IV therapy is an asset
ACLS, PALs, MS and CVAA Certification, and central venous lines/port experience are considered assets

Responsibilities

Administer medications (IM, SC and IV as applicable) in home or specialty clinic settings
Support/monitor administration of IV infusion treatments in the clinic and/or homecare setting
Monitor post-injection/infusion treatments as well as chart and report on all activities as directed by program protocols and standards of professional nursing documentation
Provide patient education based on program protocols, individually or in groups
Report adverse events, serious adverse events, product complaints in accordance with Innomar training and policies & procedures
Provides reliable availability based on the agreed upon employment agreement to meet the needs of the IBU and the Nursing and clinics Key Performance Indicators.
Coordinate daily with patients, case managers, physicians, scheduling and other departments to meet established timelines for scheduling appointments, treatments, and communication of information
Perform administrative duties such as monthly clinic audits, supply ordering and other duties as assigned
Participate regularly in team web-based meetings/training sessions with the Business Area Manager, RNE and Nurse Champion to maintain and enhance professional practice standards.
Participates in specialized client related trainings as required.
Consult with physicians, pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients regarding education and implementation of product specific programs
Required to travel within you’re designated IBU and surrounding IBUs to meet the operational needs.
Required to follow all nursing and clinic standard operating procedures and Work Instructions.
Required to follow all Health and Safety standards as per the provincial Health and safety Act.
Required to complete ongoing and annual education training as per the training matrix within the specified timeframes.
Adhere to professional nursing standards as prescribed by the professional associations, regulatory bodies and the company policies and procedures
Perform related duties and tasks as required by Innomar
May be required to be on standby/on call to meet the service needs.