Job Description

Success Profile

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What makes a successful Nurse at McKesson? Here are the top traits.


Collaborative
Proactive
Compassionate
Dependable
Critical Thinker
Articulate

Building out your career path

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When we talk about transforming tomorrow, we mean more than healthcare. Your career development will play an integral role in how our team succeeds and how we accomplish more for our patients. Here's a look at what that future can hold for you as you continue learning and growing with us.


New Grad


Tenured Nurse


Leadership Development

Culture

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Patient-centric
Provide professional nursing care to patients and use your therapeutic communication and clinical decision-making skills to improve lives and advance health outcomes for all.


Advocate
Assess the health status of your patients and teach them to understand their condition and medication. Establish a compassionate environment and promote patient independence.

Benefits

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Coverage you can rely on

+ Medical, Dental, and Vision
+ Health Spending Accounts
+ Flexible Spending Accounts


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Benefits that go beyond your base pay

+ 401(k) (U.S.)
+ Pension (Canada)
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan


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Support for total well-being

+ Mental Health Programs
+ Flexible Schedules
+ Paid Time Off
+ Wellness Program
+ Education Reimbursement
+ Volunteer Opportunities
+ Flexible Work Environment


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A global leader of inclusion

McKesson's commitment to diversity and inclusion starts at the top. We have also been named a Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes.

Responsibility

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McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.


What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.


McKesson requires new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as defined by Health Canada, subject to applicable, verified accommodation requests.

Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for providing professional nursing care to individuals including the intravenous or injection

administration of specialty pharmaceutical products. The nurse will help to promote patient health by completing health

assessments prior to treatment, reviews patient files and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members

as required. The end goal is to provide medical therapies or self-administration teaching to patients in clinic, home or virtual

setting.

NOTE: setting is based on the job being applied for.

Starting Wage at $42.54/Hour Plus Premiums and Incentives

Specific Responsibilities

Review patient files to understand patient's history Assess the health status of patients using a pre-screening process that covers contraindications, objective and subjective data, to determine eligibility in receiving medical therapies Handle and reconstitute specialty pharmaceuticals as per manufacturer product monograph and Heath Canada guidelines Follow cold chain requirements for medication as per INVIVA policies and procedures and the manufacturers recommendation As required, insertion of peripheral intravenous or establishing access via central lines based on best practice standards Follow patient specific medical directives for administration and treatment of adverse events Provide monitoring during and post medication administration Follow all INVIVA policies and procedures Report adverse events in accordance with manufacturer specific requirements, Health Canada and INVIVA policies and procedures Develop patient care plan Promote patient independence for self-injection when required by answering questions and teaching patients to understand their condition and medication Document patient care services and managing records in accordance with INVIVA policies and procedures Maintain knowledge of medical therapies as per manufacturer's Product Monograph Participate in drug and clinic audits upon request Actively participate in training and mentoring of new clinic staff Complete training as required by INVIVA on products and services, policies and procedures, technology, quality assurance and communications Maintain quality, safety and infection control standards to ensure safe nursing practice.

General Responsibilities

Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs Establish a compassionate environment to support patients and co-workers Maintain and protect patient confidentiality Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations Collaborate with management on proper operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements Maintain appropriate quantity of office supplies Maintain medical supplies in accordance with patient volumes Maintain up-to-date professional and technical knowledge Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating and responding to requests Contribute to team effort and corporate goals.

Educational Background

Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing with provincial college Bachelor of Science in Nursing or 2-year Nursing Diploma 3 + years of critical care experience (i.e. ER, ICU) is an asset Experience in Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Hematology, Oncology and Neurology is an asset.

Job Requirements

Strong intravenous initiation skills CPR certification ACLS/PALS certification is an asset Ability to work autonomously and proficiently, especially in emergency situations Ability to work in a computerized environment (i.e. computer, MS Office, Teams, WEBEX, email, and electronic patient records) Maintain yearly practice membership with provincial College. Ability to work at various locations depending on region Ability to work evening and weekends where applicable.

Key Competencies

Excellent assessment and clinical decision-making skills Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues and customers Ability to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment Team player Bilingual (English and French) is an asset.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson,

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$34.41 - $57.44
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer


McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.


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