Infusion Nurse

Jobtailor; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse with infusion experience to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in ambulatory clinic settings, administering IV and injectable therapies, including biologics, and managing peripheral IV access.

You will conduct pre-treatment assessments, monitor for adverse events, educate patients, document care in EMR systems, and collaborate with physicians and pharmacists across Kanata and Ottawa locations.

Qualifications

• RN with current registration and good standing with the applicable provincial College of Nurses in Canada.
• Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Infusion certification or hands-on IV infusion experience.
• Current ACLS and CPR certifications.
• Experience administering biologics or specialty therapies in infusion/ambulatory settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care during IV/injection therapies in ambulatory clinics.
• Conduct pre-treatment assessments including medical history review and eligibility.
• Initiate and manage IV access and sterile technique.
• Prepare and administer IV/injectable medications per standards.
• Monitor for adverse events and respond per directives.
• Document care accurately in EMR/clinical systems.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans and self-management.
• Maintain medication accountability and participate in quality initiatives and audits.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and clinic staff to support coordinated care.
• Uphold infection prevention and safety standards.
• Onboard and mentor new clinic staff as needed.

Skills

Decision-Making

Collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Independence

Infusion Certification

Experience Administering Biologics

Adverse Event Management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with current registration

Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

ACLS Certification

Current CPR Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Clinical Documentation Systems

Sterile Technique

Job description

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care through administration of intravenous and injectable specialty medications, including biologics, in an ambulatory clinic setting
• Conduct pre-treatment patient assessments, including review of contraindications, medical history, and therapy eligibility
• Initiate and manage peripheral IV access and access central lines using sterile technique and best practices
• Prepare, handle, and administer IV and injectable specialty medications according to manufacturer, Health Canada, and nursing college standards
• Monitor patients during and after infusion, identifying and responding to adverse events per medical directives
• Document patient care activities accurately in electronic patient records and clinical systems
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, medications, side effects, and self-administration when applicable
• Maintain medication accountability and participate in audits, quality initiatives, and clinic compliance activities
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and clinic staff to support coordinated patient care
• Uphold infection prevention, safety, and quality standards
• Participate in onboarding, training, and mentoring of new clinic staff as required
• Work at clinic locations in Kanata and Ottawa according to the stated schedules

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current registration and good standing with the applicable provincial College of Nurses in Canada
• Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant nursing experience, preferably in infusion, ambulatory care, or specialty clinical settings
• Infusion certification or demonstrated hands‑on IV infusion experience
• Current CPR certification
• Experience administering biologics, oncology, or specialty pharmaceutical therapies
• ACLS certification
• Experience managing infusion‑related adverse events
• Comfort working independently in a fast‑paced clinical environment
• Strong clinical assessment, decision‑making, and patient education skills
• Experience using electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems
• Ability to work across multiple clinic locations within a defined region
• Ability to work onsite in a clinic environment
• May require travel to multiple clinic locations within the region
• Prolonged standing, walking, and manual dexterity required for IV insertion and medication administration
• Ability to lift and move clinical supplies and equipment as needed
• New employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as defined by Health Canada, subject to applicable, verified accommodation requests

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in administering intravenous and injectable specialty medications while ensuring patient safety and quality care. Proficient in clinical assessment, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare teams in an ambulatory setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Infusion Certification
• Experience Administering Biologics
• Current CPR Certification
• Clinical Assessment Skills

Hard Skills

• IV Access Management
• Patient Assessment
• Medication Administration
• Electronic Medical Records
• Adverse Event Management
• Patient Education
• Quality Initiatives
• Infection Prevention
• Sterile Technique
• Clinical Documentation

Soft Skills

• Decision-Making
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Mentoring
• Independence

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACLS Certification
• Current CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

• Ambulatory Care
• Specialty Clinical Settings
• Patient-Centered Care
• Health Canada Standards
• Nursing College Standards