Registered Nurse (Casual) – Kamloops, BC @ McKesson

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Job Description:

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.
• 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 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 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 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
• 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 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
• 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

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