Field & Infusion Nurse (RPN/LPN) - 18-Month Contract

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

This role is in support of Cencora’s patient and provider support and pharma commercialization services in Canada marketed through our Innomar Strategies business.

Responsibilities:

• Learn about medications produced by pharmaceutical companies and comply with Health Canada’s regulatory standards and Health Canada’s Product Monographs for medication administration.
• Administer the medications (IV, SC, IM) in a specialty Innomar Clinic, Langley and Abbotsford locations.
• Be able to work four x 10-hours shifts per week, no night-shifts, 1 Saturday per month occasionally, no Sundays, and no Statutory Holidays required.
• Assess and monitor infusion and injection treatments as directed by protocols.
• Complete necessary documentation based on policies and procedures and directions from the College of Nurses.
• Report adverse events, serious adverse events, and/or product complaints, in accordance with Innomar policies & procedures
• Communicate effectively amongst multi-disciplinary teams i.e. case managers, physicians, pharmacy, scheduling and other departments to meet established timelines
• Participate regularly in team web-based meetings/training sessions with the Manager, Regional Nurse Educator and Nurse Champion to maintain and enhance professional practice standards.
• Participate in specialized pharmaceutical related trainings as required.
• Adhere to professional nursing standards as per your professional associations and Innomar.
• Follow all nursing and clinic standard operating procedures and Work Instructions.
• Follow all Health and Safety standards as per the Provincial Health and Safety Act.
• Complete ongoing and annual education training within the specified timeframes, such as CPR-C, ACLS, and PALS.
• Be able to independently learn on digital platforms and utilize these in the work environment to meet work requirements.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, clinical practice, health sciences, public health, healthcare administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• Professional license or registration in nursing in the applicable jurisdiction of practice required. Certification in clinical services, care coordination, patient safety, or equivalent preferred. Certification in case management, clinical documentation improvement, healthcare quality, or equivalent preferred.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Practical Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
• Experience with IV therapy is an asset
• Diploma/University degree in nursing or related field
• Experience in acute care inpatient/outpatient or homecare setting
• ACLS, PALs, MS and CVAA Certification, and central venous lines/port experience are considered assets
• Knowledge of Cell phone for making and confirming appointments/assignments and fax machines.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Able to work autonomously with little supervision as part of a larger team
• Able to travel to clinics and homecare appointments within a set geographical boundary

Skills & Knowledge:

• Flexibility in order to provide services for pre-scheduled and occasional last minute patient appointment requests.
• Effective organizational skills; attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work in both a team and independent setting
• Able to travel within a geographical boundary.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Accessibility Policy

AmerisourceBergen is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. When requested, AmerisourceBergen will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring processes and during employment.

Salary Range*

$63,000 - 98,890 CAD

Affiliated Companies:

Affiliated Companies: Innomar Strategies