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 were so much more than a distribution
company. Weve 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**
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.
- *Location(s):** Surrey, Vancouver, Coquitlam, Kamloops, and Abbotsford
- *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 completingattending 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
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 [click here.](
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.
**McKesson is an Equal Opportunity employer.**
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