About the role

Infusion Nurse delivering IV and injectable specialty therapies at McKesson’s Ottawa and Kanata clinics. Assessing patients, managing infusions, monitoring reactions, and providing treatment education.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care through administration of intravenous and injectable specialty medications, including biologics
Conduct pre-treatment patient assessments, including review of contraindications, medical history, and eligibility for therapy
Initiate and manage peripheral IV access and access central lines using sterile technique and best practices
Prepare, handle, and administer IV and injectable specialty medications according to manufacturer, Health Canada, and nursing college standards
Monitor patients during and post-infusion, identifying and responding to adverse events per medical directives
Document patient care activities accurately within electronic patient records and clinical systems
Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, medications, side effects, and self-administration when applicable
Maintain medication accountability and participate in audits, quality initiatives, and clinic compliance activities
Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and clinic staff to support coordinated patient care
Uphold infection prevention, safety, and quality standards
Participate in onboarding, training, and mentoring of new clinic staff as required

Registered Nurse (RN) with current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 2+ years of relevant nursing experience, preferably in infusion, ambulatory care, or specialty clinical settings
Infusion certification or demonstrated hands-on IV infusion experience
Current CPR certification
Experience administering biologics, oncology, or specialty pharmaceutical therapies
ACLS certification
Experience managing infusion-related adverse events
Comfort working independently in a fast-paced clinical environment
Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and patient education skills
Experience using electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems
Ability to work across multiple clinic locations within a defined region
Ability to work onsite in a clinic environment
May require travel to multiple clinic locations within the region
Prolonged standing, walking, and manual dexterity required for IV insertion and medication administration
Ability to lift and move clinical supplies and equipment as needed
New employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as defined by Health Canada, subject to applicable, verified accommodation requests