Infusion Nurse – Ottawa, ON
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- Ottawa, ON
- $42.12 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Tues-Thurs 8am-8pm
- Mon/Fri/Sat/Sun 8am-4pm
- Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm
- Fri/Sat 8am-4pm
- Conduct pre‑treatment patient assessments, including review of contraindications, medical history, and eligibility for therapy.
- Initiate and manage peripheral IV access and access central lines using sterile technique and best practices.
- Prepare, handle, and administer IV and injectable specialty medications in accordance with manufacturer, Health Canada, and nursing college standards.
- Monitor patients during and post‑infusion, identifying and responding to adverse events per medical directives.
- Document all patient care activities accurately within electronic patient records and clinical systems.
- Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, medications, side effects, and self‑administration when applicable.
- Maintain medication accountability and participate in audits, quality initiatives, and clinic compliance activities.
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and clinic staff to support coordinated patient care.
- Uphold infection prevention, safety, and quality standards at all times.
- Participate in onboarding, training, and mentoring of new clinic staff as required.
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current registration and good standing with the applicable provincial College of Nurses in Canada.
- Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 2+ years of relevant nursing experience, preferably in infusion, ambulatory care, or specialty clinical settings.
- Infusion certification or demonstrated hands‑on IV infusion experience.
- Current CPR certification.
- Experience administering biologics, oncology, or specialty pharmaceutical therapies.
- ACLS certification.
- Experience managing infusion‑related adverse events.
- Comfort working independently in a fast‑paced clinical environment.
- Strong clinical assessment, decision‑making, and patient education skills.
- Experience using electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.
- Ability to work across multiple clinic locations within a defined region.
- Ability to work onsite in a clinic environment.
- May require travel to multiple clinic locations within the region.
- Prolonged standing, walking, and manual dexterity required for IV insertion and medication administration.
- Ability to lift and move clinical supplies and equipment as needed.