Job DescriptionMcKesson 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 SummaryPosition 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.Location(s): Surrey, Vancouver, Coquitlam, Kamloops, and AbbotsfordSpecific ResponsibilitiesAssessing 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.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 Canada’s 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 practiceGeneral ResponsibilitiesMaintaining 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 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.Contributing to team effort and corporate goals.Minimum Qualifications2+ years of relevant experience, degree or equivalentRN with the College of Nurses of British Columbia, Canada. Must be a member in good standingKey CompetenciesInfusion certification or equivalent experience a mustMaintains CPR certificationACLS certification is an assetMaintains yearly practice membership with provincial College of Nurses Association must be in good standingAbility to work at various clinics depending on regionIf applicable - maintains yearly professional liability insurance (Ontario applicants)Critical care specific designation is an assetProfessional designationRegistered NurseExcellent assessment and clinical decision-making skillsClinical, nursing and listening skillsAbility to work autonomously and proficiently, especially in emergency situationsExcellent communication skills with patients, colleagues and customersAbility to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environmentTeam playerAbility to work in a computerized environment (i.e. computer, MS Office, email, and electronic patient records)Adaptable to different kind of corporative environmentWe are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. 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McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.McKesson is an 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 McKesson’s 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 Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com.Join us at McKesson!
