Infusion Nurse; Part Time – Kanata,

Position: Infusion Nurse (Part Time) – Kanata, ON
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Job Summary  The INVIVA Infusion Nurse will be responsible for providing professional nursing care to individuals, including the intravenous or injection administration of biologics or other specialty pharmaceutical products. The role promotes patient health by completing health reviews prior to treatment, reviewing patient files, and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to deliver medical therapies or self-administration teaching in an ambulatory setting.
Address 1  1108 Klondike Rd. Unit A, Kanata, ON
Work Hours   Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 8:00pm
Friday – Saturday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Base Pay Range  $42.12/Hr.
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 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 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 Ontario, 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…