Field and Infusion Nurse - 12 months contract

Innomar Strategies Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Field & Infusion nurse to deliver specialized infusion/injection therapies for oncology, auto-immune and rare disease patients in outpatient clinics or homecare. You will coordinate with case managers, physicians, pharmacy, and scheduling to ensure timely treatments.

The role requires travel within designated IBUs, adherence to nursing standards, documentation, and ongoing education. Excellent communication and independent work capabilities are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution is asset.
• Business and financial acumen is an asset.
• Strong critical thinking skills and application.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Effective organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Self-directed with the ability to effectively work independently.
• Ability to adapt to fast paced environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications in the patient's home, specialty clinics and Physician Partnership clinic settings.
• Assess monitor pre and post-injection/infusion treatments as directed by program protocols.
• Completes necessary documentation based on policies and procedures, and as directed by the College of Nurses, and Innomar ISO accreditation standards of practice.
• Provide patient / Caregivers education based on product monographs and 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 KPIs.
• Communicates and works effectively amongst multi-disciplinary teams i.e. case managers, physicians, pharmacy, scheduling and other departments to meet established timelines for scheduling appointments and treatments.
• Communicates effectively with Patients/Caregivers to set up appointments and drug delivery to home and clinic.
• 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.
• Adhere to professional nursing standards as prescribed by the professional associations and Innomar.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary health care team providing oversight and delegation of applicable tasks to RPN/LPN as authorized by provincial college of nurses.
• Required to travel within your designated IBU and surrounding IBUs to meet the operational needs.
• Required to follow all nursing and clinic SOPs 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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Presentation

Self-directed

Adaptability

Driving license

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Details

The Field & Infusion nurse provides specialized infusion/injection therapies and nursing services to oncology, auto-immune and rare disease patients in outpatient clinics or homecare settings. Effective coordination and communications play an essential part in servicing patients, caregivers and our clients. This position offers healthcare providers with continuous education and support with regards to the diseases and therapies they are managing Individuals must be able to adapt to a fast paced and dynamic environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer medications in the patient's home, specialty clinics and Physician Partnership clinic settings.
• Assess monitor pre and post-injection/infusion treatments as directed by program protocols.
• Completes necessary documentation based on policies and procedures, and as directed by the College of Nurses, and Innomar ISO accreditation standards of practice.
• Provide patient / Caregivers education based on product monographs and 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.
• Communicates and works effectively amongst multi-disciplinary teams i.e. case managers, physicians, pharmacy, scheduling and other departments to meet established timelines for scheduling appointments and treatments.
• Communicates effectively with Patients/Caregivers to set up appointments and drug delivery to home and clinic.
• 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.
• Adhere to professional nursing standards as prescribed by the professional associations and Innomar.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary health care team providing oversight and delegation of applicable tasks to RPN/LPN as authorized by provincial college of nurses.
• Required to travel within your 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.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as required by Innomar.
• May be required to be on standby/on call to meet the service needs.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution industry is an asset.
• Business and financial acumen is an asset.
• Strong critical thinking skills and application
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills
• Effective organizational skills; attention to detail
• Effective time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently
• Excellent presentation skills
• Self-directed with the ability to effectively work independently.
• Ability to adapt to fast paced environment.
• 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.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

Part time Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned Accessibility Policy Cencora is committed to fair and accessible employment practices.

Affiliated Companies:

Innomar Strategies Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We’re a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.