Registered Nurse

Job title: Registered Nurse

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.

McKesson is in the business of better health and we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare. At McKesson Canada, we touch the lives of 12 million Canadians every day. We carry more than 35,000 products in 12 distribution centers and ultimately provide distribution to 6,300 retail pharmacies, 1,350 hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics and institutions all over Canada. But we’re so much more than a distribution company. We’ve automated 2,500 retail pharmacies and dispense over 100 million doses a year through our automation solutions. Manufacturers, healthcare providers and patients count on us for a full range of services that contribute to the quality and safety of care for us all.

At McKesson Canada, you’ll help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Working here is your opportunity to shape an industry that’s vital to us all.

Job summary

The position is responsible for providing professional nursing care to individuals including the intravenous or injection administration of biologics or other specialty pharmaceutical products. This position promotes patient health by completing health reviews prior to treatment, reviews patient files and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members as required. The end goal is to providie medical therapies or self- administration teaching to patients in an ambulatory setting.

The nurse uses critical thinking, therapeutic communication and clinical decision-making skills to assess, plan, implement, educate and evaluate the patients’ health situation throughout their treatment therapy.

Office Hours: Flexible depending on your schedule. Patient visits can be scheduled 7 days a week between 8am to 8pm. Hours vary week to week.

Specific responsibilities:

Assessing the health status of patients using a pre-screening process that covers contraindications, objective and subjective data, to determine eligibility in receiving medical therapies.

Insertion of peripheral intravenous or establishing access via central lines using sterile technique and best practices from the standards and practices of the college.

Studying patient files and prior post-administration records to understand patient’s history.

Handling and reconstituting biologic or oncology medication as per manufacturer and Heath Canada guidelines.

Following provincial College of Nurses standards and guidelines on medication administration.

Promoting patient independence; answering questions and teaching patients to understand their condition and medication.

Documenting patient care services and managing records in accordance with INVIVA policies.

Following patient specific medical directives for administration and treatment of adverse events.

Following INVIVA and nursing philosophies and standards of care.

Reporting adverse events in accordance with manufacturer specific requirements, Health Canada and INVIVA policy.

Providing medical therapy monitoring and post administration observation and assessment.

Maintaining knowledge of medical therapies as per Health Canada’s Product Monograph.

Maintaining knowledge of INVIVA policies and procedures.

Maintaining quality, safety and infection control standards to ensure safe nursing practice

Participating with drug and clinic audits upon request.

Following drug accountability requirements as per INVIVA policy and standard operating procedure.

Actively participates in training and mentoring of new clinic staff.

Completing training as required by INVIVA on: products and services, policies, technology, quality assurance and communications.

General Responsibilities:

Establishing a compassionate environment and supporting patients.

Maintaining continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

Maintaining and protecting patient confidentiality.

Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Maintaining clinic medical and stationary supply levels.

Maintaining up-to-date professional and technical knowledge by completing/attending educational workshops.

Maintaining a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem- solving methods.

Ensuring proper operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements

Contributing to team effort and corporate goals.

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years of relevant experience, degree or equivalent

Key Compentencies:

Infusion certification or equivalent experience a must

Maintains CPR certification

ACLS certification is an asset

Maintains yearly practice membership with provincial College of Nurses Association must be in good standing

Ability to work at various clinics depending on region

Critical care specific designation is an asset

Professional designation

Registered Nurse

Excellent assessment and clinical decision-making skills

Clinical, nursing and listening skills

Ability to work autonomously and proficiently, especially in emergency situations

Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, and customers

Ability to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment

Ability to work in a computerized environment (i.e. computer, MS Office, email, and electronic patient records)

Ability to travel up to 200km for patient visits

Ability to work a minimum of 4 hours /week

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

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.

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