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McKesson requires new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as defined by Health Canada, subject to applicable, verified accommodation requests. PLEASE NOTE: This role involves working onsite at three clinic locations Surrey, Coquitlam, and Vancouver according to business needs. Flexibility to work at all of these locations is critical for this position to support our teams and patients across the region. 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, reviewing patient files and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members as required, with the end goal of providing medical therapies or selfadministration teaching to patients in an ambulatory setting. The nurse uses critical thinking, therapeutic communication and clinical decisionmaking skills to assess, plan, implement, educate and evaluate the patients health situation throughout their treatment therapy. Specific Responsibilities Assessing the health status of patients using a prescreening 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 postadministration records to understand patients history. Handling and reconstituting biologic or oncology medication as per manufacturer and Health Canada guidelines. Following provincial College of Nurses standards and guidelines on medication administration. Identifying patient care requirements; educating and providing counseling. 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 INVIVA and nursing philosophies and standards of care. Following patient specific medical directives for administration and treatment of adverse events. 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 Canadas Product Monograph. Maintaining knowledge of INVIVA policies and procedures. 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. Maintaining quality, safety and infection control standards to ensure safe nursing practice. 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. Ensuring proper operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements. Maintaining clinic medical and stationary supply levels. Maintaining uptodate 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 problemsolving methods. Contributing to team effort and corporate goals. 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 Colleges of Nurses Association must be in good standing. Ability to work at various clinics depending on region. If applicable - maintains yearly professional liability insurance (Ontario applicants). Critical care specific designation is an asset. Professional designation. Registered Nurse. Excellent assessment and clinical decisionmaking 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. Team player. Ability to work in a computerized environment (i.e. computer, MS Office, email, and electronic patient records). Adaptable to different kind of corporative environment. Base Pay Range $34.41 - $57.44 Equal Opportunity Employer McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKessons full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page. McKesson welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation please contact us by sending an email to . #J-18808-Ljbffr