Registered Nurse -IHS Infusion Clinic (Casual)

Trillium Health Partners • ON, ON

1d • CA$41 - CA$59 • Onsite

About The Position

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities. Insight Health Solutions, fully part of THP, is a provider of private pay and third-party funded services including assessment, rehabilitation and disability management services. Insight Health Solutions has grown significantly over 25 years to be a leading provider of hospital-based third-party clinical services across Ontario. One of their latest projects is the launch of Infusion Clinic – a first for Insight Health Solutions!

Requirements

• Graduate of a recognized college or school of nursing
• Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) or currently meet the eligibility criteria to register in good standing in the Temporary Class or General Class with the CNO
• Current ACLS
• Demonstrated experience with intravenous therapy, including IV initiation, medication administration, and patient monitoring, minimum 3 years experience preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with venipuncture, IV therapy, routine infection prevention and control practices, and recognition of adverse reactions
• Demonstrates technical ability
• Previous experience in patient education programs
• Demonstrates excellence in communication skills and teamwork
• Demonstrates strong attention to patient and family-centred care and establishing therapeutic relationships
• A positive work and attendance record is essential

Nice To Haves

• Experience with infusion therapies (e.g., iron infusions, biologics, or other IV medications) is considered an asset
• Evidence of ongoing professional development preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients receiving infusion therapies in an outpatient clinic setting (e.g., IV medications such as iron infusions)
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to develop, implement, and monitor effectiveness of individualized plans of care
• Responsible and accountable for decisions and actions in the provision and management of nursing care for patients in a culture of “care partnership model”
• Responsible for the provision of nursing care, teaching and coaching to clients and their families
• Responsible and accountable for the provision of nursing care in accordance with the standards of nursing practice and THP Best Practice Protocols
• Performs patient assessments, initiates and monitors intravenous infusion, monitor patients pre-, during, and post-infusion, and identify/respond to adverse reactions or complications and deliver education and support to patients and families

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree