Infusion Nurse

McKesson

Part-time Infusion Nurse administering IV and injectable specialty medications at McKesson’s Kanata and Ottawa clinics. Assessing patients, monitoring reactions, and providing treatment education.

Posted 8/25/2026part-timeKanata • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$34 - CA$45 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering intravenous and injectable specialty medications while ensuring patient safety and quality care. Proficient in clinical assessment, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare teams in an ambulatory setting.

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Registered Nurse (RN)Infusion CertificationExperience Administering BiologicsCurrent CPR CertificationClinical Assessment Skills

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Hard Skills

IV Access ManagementPatient AssessmentMedication AdministrationElectronic Medical RecordsAdverse Event ManagementPatient EducationQuality InitiativesInfection PreventionSterile TechniqueClinical Documentation

Soft Skills

Decision-MakingCollaborationCommunicationMentoringIndependence

Certifications & Qualifications

ACLS CertificationCurrent CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Ambulatory CareSpecialty Clinical SettingsPatient-Centered CareHealth Canada StandardsNursing College Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care through administration of intravenous and injectable specialty medications, including biologics, in an ambulatory clinic setting
Conduct pre-treatment patient assessments, including review of contraindications, medical history, and therapy eligibility
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 according to manufacturer, Health Canada, and nursing college standards
Monitor patients during and after infusion, identifying and responding to adverse events per medical directives
Document patient care activities accurately in 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
Participate in onboarding, training, and mentoring of new clinic staff as required
Work at clinic locations in Kanata and Ottawa according to the stated schedules

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
New employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as defined by Health Canada, subject to applicable, verified accommodation requests

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered
Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodation for job search or employment application