Infusion Nurse (LPN)

Cencora, Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora, Inc. seeks a Registered Practical Nurse to join our team in Burnaby. You will administer medications, and ensure compliance with Health Canada’s regulatory standards. This role offers a full-time schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week, focusing on patient care in a clinical setting.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision care

Paid parental leave

Professional development resources

Employee resource groups

Volunteer activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Practical Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Experience with IV therapy is an asset.
• Current registration with provincial licensing body; CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications in a specialty clinic setting.
• Assess and monitor treatment as per protocols.
• Adhere to professional nursing standards and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Education

Diploma/University degree in nursing or related field

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. Apply today!

Job Details

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn about medications produced by pharmaceutical companies and comply with Health Canada’s regulatory standards and Product Monographs for administration.
• Administer the medications (IV, SC, IM) in a specialty Innomar Clinic, Burnaby location.
• Assess and monitor infusion and injection treatments as directed by protocols.
• Complete necessary documentation based on policies and procedures, directions from the College of Nurses, and ISO accreditation standards.
• Report adverse events, serious adverse events, and/or product complaints, in accordance with Innomar policies & procedures
• Provide reliable availability, four 10-hour shifts per week, the shifts may be within Monday through Saturday, times may be within 730am-6pm, no Statutory Holidays, no night shifts.
• Communicate effectively amongst multi-disciplinary teams i.e. case managers, physicians, pharmacy, scheduling and other departments to meet established timelines
• Participate regularly in team web-based meetings/training sessions with the Manager, Regional Nurse Educator and Nurse Champion to maintain and enhance professional practice standards.
• Participate in specialized pharmaceutical related trainings as required.
• Adhere to professional nursing standards as per your professional associations and Innomar.
• Follow all nursing and clinic standard operating procedures and Work Instructions.
• Follow all Health and Safety standards as per the Provincial Health and Safety Act.
• Complete ongoing and annual education training within the specified timeframes.
• Be able to independently learn on digital platforms and utilize these in the work environment to meet work requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Practical Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
• Experience with IV therapy is an asset
• Diploma/University degree in nursing or related field
• Current registration with provincial licensing body; CPR certificate
• Experience in acute care inpatient/outpatient or homecare setting
• ACLS, PALs, MS and CVAA Certification, and central venous lines/port experience are considered assets
• 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

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

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.

Full time

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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

AmerisourceBergen is committed to fair and accessible employment practices.When requested, AmerisourceBergen will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring processes and during employment.

Salary Range*

$59,900 CAD - 92,180

Affiliated Companies:

Affiliated Companies: Innomar Strategies