Infirmier(ère) en perfusion - Sherbrooke , QC (temp partiel)

McKesson•Sherbrooke, QC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The incumbent of this position will provide daily support to internal and/or external clients outside Quebec and/or in the United States. Therefore, he/she must be proficient in spoken and written English. The position is responsible for providing professional nursing care to individuals including the intravenous or injection administration of specialty pharmaceutical products. The nurse will help to promote patient health by completing health assessments prior to treatment, reviews patient files and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members as required. The end goal is to provide medical therapies or self-administration teaching to patients in clinic, home or virtual setting.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with provincial college
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or 2-year Nursing Diploma
Strong intravenous initiation skills
CPR certification
Ability to work autonomously and proficiently, especially in emergency situations
Ability to work in a computerized environment (i.e. computer, MS Office, Teams, WEBEX, email, and electronic patient records)
Maintain yearly practice membership with provincial College.
Ability to work at various locations depending on region
Ability to work evening and weekends where applicable
Maintain yearly professional liability insurance (Ontario applicants only)
Bilingual (English and French)
Proficient in spoken and written English

Nice To Haves

3 + years of critical care experience (i.e. ER, ICU) is an asset
Experience in Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Hematology, Oncology and Neurology is an asset
ACLS/PALS certification is an asset

Responsibilities

Review patient files to understand patient’s history.
Assess the health status of patients using a pre-screening process that covers contraindications, objective and subjective data, to determine eligibility in receiving medical therapies.
Handle and reconstitute specialty pharmaceuticals as per manufacturer product monograph and Heath Canada guidelines.
Follow cold chain requirements for medication as per INVIVA policies and procedures and the manufacturers recommendation.
As required, insertion of peripheral intravenous or establishing access via central lines based on best practice standards.
Follow patient specific medical directives for administration and treatment of adverse events.
Provide monitoring during and post medication administration.
Follow all INVIVA policies and procedures.
Report adverse events in accordance with manufacturer specific requirements, Health Canada and INVIVA policies and procedures.
Develop patient care plan.
Promote patient independence for self-injection when required by answering questions and teaching patients to understand their condition and medication.
Document patient care services and managing records in accordance with INVIVA policies and procedures.
Maintain knowledge of medical therapies as per manufacturer’s Product Monograph.
Participate in drug and clinic audits upon request.
Actively participate in training and mentoring of new clinic staff.
Complete training as required by INVIVA on products and services, policies and procedures, technology, quality assurance and communications.
Maintain quality, safety and infection control standards to ensure safe nursing practice.
Establish a compassionate environment to support patients and co-workers.
Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Maintain and protect patient confidentiality.
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Collaborate with management on proper operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
Maintain appropriate quantity of office supplies.
Maintain medical supplies in accordance with patient volumes.
Maintain up-to-date professional and technical knowledge.
Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating and responding to requests.
Contribute to team effort and corporate goals.