Registered Practical Nurse

Rx Connect Specialty Pharmacy; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Paid vacation, sick, and wellness days

Work-life balance

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Rx Connect Specialty Pharmacy is seeking a dedicated Registered Practical Nurse to join their team. The role involves managing the infusion clinic, administering treatments, and coordinating with healthcare professionals.

Candidates should have a valid nursing license, a minimum of 3 years of experience, and excellent customer service skills. The position offers a supportive work environment and a competitive compensation package, emphasizing work-life balance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified registered practical nurse with valid provincial license.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Registered Practical Nurse.
• Experience in critical care, emergency, or homecare setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administer and train patients on medications in home or clinic.
• Monitor post-injection treatments and report activities.
• Provide patient education based on program protocols.
• Coordinate daily with patients and physicians for scheduling.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Registered Practical Nurse certification

ACLS certification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Founded in 2019, Rx Connect Specialty Pharmacy is a proudly Canadian company, comprised of healthcare professionals with extensive specialty medication experience with a location in Mississauga, Ontario, and another in Calgary, Alberta. We are a distinctive healthcare company, with patient relationship skills that set us apart. We mainly deal with patients who require biologics/specialty medications used in the treatment of chronic medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, urticaria, ulcerative colitis, and many others.

At Rx Connect Specialty Pharmacy, we provide patient-centric healthcare and assist patients in overcoming the challenges of specialty pharmacy. We utilize innovative strategies to deliver patients access to specialized therapy in a cost-effective, timely and caring manner leading to improved adherence, therapeutic success and overall well-being.

About the Position:

We are looking for a dedicated, reliable, ambitious Registered Practical Nurse to join our growing RX Connect Specialty Pharmacy Team. The Registered Practical Nurse will be responsible for running and maintaining the infusion clinic, scheduling patient appointments, patient care. Responsible to work with a physician associated with the clinic, growing and maintaining relationships with physician. Candidate must be organized, reliable, excellent customer service skills and communication skills. Certifications in ACLS and PALS is considered an asset. previous experience working with PSPs, administering infusions/injections would be an asset.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer and train medications (IV, IM and SC) in the patient's home or specialty clinics setting(s)
• Monitor post-injection/infusion treatments as well as chart and report on all activities as directed by program protocols
• Provide patient education based on program protocols, individually or in groups
• Regular, predictable availability to meet appointment scheduling needs in an efficient and cost-effective manner to provide patients with quick access to necessary therapies
• Coordinate daily with patients, case managers, physicians, scheduling and other departments to meet established timelines for scheduling appointments, treatments, and communication of information
• Develop and Sustain relations with key stakeholders, Clients, President, Physicians and other Health Care Professionals
• Support and assist with the transfer, coordination and dispensing of prescriptions.
• Participate regularly in telephone consultations and/or web-based meetings/training sessions with the President or reporting Manager to share information, and uphold professional practice standards
• Consult with physicians, pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients regarding education and implementation of product specific programs
• Adhere to professional nursing standards as prescribed by the professional associations and the company
• Perform related duties and tasks as required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified registered practical nurse (valid provincial license from the College of Nurses)
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Registered Practical Nurse (preferred)
• Experience in a critical care, emergency, acute care inpatient/outpatient or homecare setting are considered assets
• ACLS certification
• Proficient in MS Excel, Outlook (e-mail), and MS Word
• Flexibility in order to provide services for pre-scheduled and occasional last-minute patient appointment requests
• Excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, physicians, and our clients
• Able to work autonomously with little supervision as part of a larger remote team

Number of positions:1

At Rx Connect, we may leverage AI-powered tools in our recruitment process. AI will never reach out to our candidates directly.

Rx Connect operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.

If you require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know.

Thank you for your interest in a career with Rx Connect. We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates whose experience and qualifications closely match the job requirements will be contacted.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Paid vacation, sick, and wellness days
• Monday to Friday daytime schedule
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Work-life balance with consistent weekday hours
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Training and ongoing learning opportunities
• Modern and comfortable work environment
• Employee assistance and wellness support programs
• Stable, growing organization with long-term career opportunities