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Job Description
Job Summary
Position is responsible for providing professional nursing care to individuals including the intravenous or injection administration of biologics or other specialty pharmaceutical products and promotes patient health by completing health reviews prior to treatment, reviews patient files and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members as required, with the end goal of providing 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.
Starting Wage at $47.35/Hour Plus Incentives!
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.
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General Responsibilities
- Maintaining continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Establishing a compassionate environment and supporting patients.
- Maintaining and protecting patient confidentiality.
- Maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
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Minimum Qualifications
2+ years of relevant experience, degree or equivalent
RN with the College of Nurses of British Columbia, Canada. Must be a member in good standing
Key Competencies
- 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
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We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$34.41 - $57.44
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
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