Registered Nurse

McKesson; Canada; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care, including the administration of specialty pharmaceuticals. This role involves health assessments, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. You will have the opportunity to work in various settings, including virtual and on-site environments, making a significant impact on patient health and independence. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual bonus opportunities

Long-term incentive opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with 2+ years of experience in relevant fields.
• Strong skills in intravenous initiation and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care including intravenous administration of medications.
• Conduct health assessments and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Skills

Intravenous initiation skills

Excellent assessment skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Team player

Education

Registered Nurse in good standing

2+ years of relevant experience

CPR certification

ACLS/PALS certification

Tools

MS Office

Teams

WEBEX

Electronic patient records

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

McKesson requires new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as defined by Health Canada, subject to applicable, verified accommodation requests.

Job Summary

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, reviewing patient files and collaborating 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.

Virtual and on-site patient injection training at the patient's home.

Vehicle and travel required in the Nanaimo area.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Review patient files to understand patient’s history.
2. 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.
3. Handle and reconstitute specialty pharmaceuticals as per manufacturer product monograph and Health Canada guidelines.
4. Follow cold chain requirements for medication as per INVIVA policies and procedures and the manufacturers recommendation.
5. Insertion of peripheral intravenous or establishing access via central lines based on best practice standards.
6. Follow patient specific medical directives for administration and treatment of adverse events.
7. Provide monitoring during and post medication administration.
8. Report adverse events in accordance with manufacturer specific requirements, Health Canada and INVIVA policies and procedures.
9. Promote patient independence for self-injection when required by answering questions and teaching patients to understand their condition and medication.
10. Document patient care services and managing records in accordance with INVIVA policies and procedures.
11. Maintain knowledge of medical therapies as per manufacturer’s Product Monograph.
12. Participate in drug and clinic audits upon request.
13. Actively participate in training and mentoring of new clinic staff.
14. Complete training as required by INVIVA on products and services, policies and procedures, technology, quality assurance and communications.
15. Maintain quality, safety and infection control standards to ensure safe nursing practice.

General Responsibilities

1. Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
2. Establish a compassionate environment to support patients and co-workers.
3. Maintain and protect patient confidentiality.
4. Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and rules.
5. Collaborate with management on proper operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
6. Maintain appropriate quantity of office supplies.
7. Maintain medical supplies in accordance with patient volumes.
8. Maintain up-to-date professional and technical knowledge.
9. Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating and responding to requests.
10. Contribute to team effort and corporate goals.

Formal Education / Requirements / Key competencies

1. Registered Nurse in good standing with provincial college
2. 2+ years of relevant experience, degree or equivalent
3. Experience in Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Hematology, Oncology and Neurology is an asset
4. Strong intravenous initiation skills
5. CPR certification
6. ACLS/PALS certification is an asset
7. Ability to work autonomously and proficiently, especially in emergency situations
8. Ability to work in a computerized environment (i.e. computer, MS Office, Teams, WEBEX, email, and electronic patient records)
9. Maintain yearly practice membership with provincial College.
10. Ability to work at various locations depending on region
11. Ability to work evening and weekends where applicable
12. Maintain yearly professional liability insurance (Ontario applicants only)
13. Excellent assessment and clinical decision-making skills
14. Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues and customers
15. Ability to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment
16. Team player

Career Level – IC – Professional – P2

At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$26.75 - $44.58

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity employer.