Infusion Nurse (Full-Time 12 Month Contract) - Ottawa & Kanata
Core
Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care through the administration of intravenous and injectable specialty medications, including biologics, in an ambulatory clinic setting.
Role type
Infusion Nurse (RN)
Builds
Patient treatment plans and safe medication administration
Domain
Healthcare / Ambulatory Infusion Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
IV access and central line management, specialty medication administration, adverse event monitoring, patient education, infection prevention, electronic health records documentation
Preferred skills
Biologics or oncology therapy experience, ACLS certification, managing infusion-related adverse events, independent work in fast-paced environments
Technologies
Electronic patient records and clinical systems
Responsibilities
Conduct pre-treatment assessments, initiate and manage IV/central line access, administer IV/injectable medications, monitor patients during and post-infusion, document care activities, educate patients and caregivers, maintain medication accountability, collaborate with physicians and pharmacists, participate in staff mentoring
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC