Casual Infusion Registered Nurse; RN
Casual Infusion Registered Nurse (RN) - Ottawa Our Mission:
Royal Drugs is a healthcare company providing specialty pharmacy, infusion therapy, and retail pharmacy services. Royal Drugs is partnered for success with Ontario Medical Supply. Ontario Medical Supply is a Leading Distributor of medical equipment, supplies, and services for healthcare organizations and home healthcare clients across Ontario. Together, we work towards supporting optimal health outcomes and better quality of life.
Come Join Our Team!
The Infusion Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality infusion and injection therapy across multiple specialty clinics within the organization. This role requires flexibility, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work independently while maintaining consistent standards of patient care at all clinic locations.
The nurse will support patients receiving biologic, immunologic, and specialty therapies in accordance with physician orders, evidence-based guidelines, and Royal Drugs clinical policies. In addition to direct patient care, the nurse will assist with clinic operations, quality improvement initiatives, staff education, and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Job Title:
Infusion Registered Nurse
Location:
Ottawa, must be willing to travel to satellite clinic locations (Ottawa and surrounding areas)
No. of Positions: 1
ATR: #5124
Salary: $50/hour
Type:
Casual, Permanent
This job posting is for existing vacancy
Clinical Care
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments before, during, and after infusion or injection therapy.
- Administer intravenous infusions, subcutaneous injections, intramuscular injections, and other prescribed specialty medications.
- Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access.
- Monitor patients throughout treatment for therapeutic response and adverse reactions.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to infusion-related reactions and medical emergencies.
- Administer emergency medications in accordance with clinic protocols.
- Complete post-treatment assessments and discharge teaching.
- Administer medications including, but not limited to:
- Biologic therapies
- Immunoglobulin therapy (where applicable)
- Iron infusions
- Monoclonal antibodies
- Neurology therapies
- Gastroenterology therapies
- Rheumatology therapies
- Dermatology therapies
- Respiratory biologics
- Ophthalmology specialty medications (where applicable)
- Educate patients regarding:
- Medication indications
- Administration process
- Potential side effects
- Signs requiring medical attention
- Home monitoring
- Follow-up care
- Reinforce medication adherence.
- Provide injection training for self-administered biologic medications.
- Support patients with treatment-related questions and concerns.
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and patient support programs.
- Coordinate appointments across multiple clinic locations.
- Ensure laboratory work and physician orders are complete before treatment.
- Assist with reimbursement and specialty medication coordination when required.
- Communicate significant clinical findings to the treating physician.
- Complete accurate and timely electronic medical documentation.
- Maintain infusion records and nursing assessments.
- Document adverse events and report according to organizational policy.
- Ensure medication administration records are complete.
- Participate in quality assurance audits.
- Verify physician orders.
- Prepare medications in accordance with organizational policies.
- Maintain cold-chain integrity where applicable.
- Perform medication reconciliation.
- Monitor inventory and report shortages.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of specialty medications.
- Rotate between assigned clinic locations based on operational needs.
- Prepare infusion suites before clinic opening.
- Ensure emergency equipment is functional.
- Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
- Assist with clinic workflow and patient scheduling as needed.
- Participate in clinic start-up and expansion initiatives.
- Maintain current CPR/BLS certification.
- Follow all infection prevention and occupational health policies.
- Participate…
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search: