Founded in 2019, Rx Connect Specialty Pharmacy is a proudly Canadian company, comprised of healthcare professionals with extensive specialty medication experience with a location in Mississauga, Ontario, and another in Calgary, Alberta. We are a distinctive healthcare company, with patient relationship skills that set us apart. We mainly deal with patients who require biologics/specialty medications used in the treatment of chronic medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, urticaria, ulcerative colitis, and many others.
At Rx Connect Specialty Pharmacy, we provide patient-centric healthcare and assist patients in overcoming the challenges of specialty pharmacy. We utilize innovative strategies to deliver patients access to specialized therapy in a cost-effective, timely and caring manner leading to improved adherence, therapeutic success and overall well-being.
About the Position:
We are looking for a dedicated, reliable, ambitious Registered Practical Nurse to join our growing RX Connect Specialty Pharmacy Team. The Registered Practical Nurse will be responsible for running and maintaining the infusion clinic, scheduling patient appointments, patient care.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Administer and train medications (IV, IM and SC) in the specialty clinics setting
Monitor post-injection/infusion treatments as well as chart and report on all activities as directed by program protocols
Provide patient education based on program protocols, individually or in groups
Regular, predictable availability to meet appointment scheduling needs in an efficient and cost-effective manner to provide patients with quick access to necessary therapies
Coordinate daily with patients, case managers, physicians, scheduling and other departments to meet established timelines for scheduling appointments, treatments, and communication of information
Participate regularly in telephone consultations and/or web-based meetings/training sessions with the President or reporting Manager to share information, and uphold professional practice standards
Adhere to professional nursing standards as prescribed by the professional associations and the company
Perform related duties and tasks as required
Experience & Educational Requirements:
Qualified registered practical nurse (valid provincial license from the College of Nurses)
Healthcare provider CPR certificate required
ACLS certification required
Minimum 3 years' experience as a Registered Practical Nurse (preferred)
Experience in a critical care, emergency, acute care inpatient/outpatient or homecare setting are considered assets
CVAA, PALS Certification, and central venous lines/port experience are considered assets
Proficient in MS Excel, Outlook (e-mail), and MS Word
Flexibility in order to provide services for pre-scheduled and occasional last-minute patient appointment requests
Excellent customer service skills in dealing with patients, physicians, and our clients
Able to work autonomously with little supervision as part of a larger remote team
If you are passionate about helping patients and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Flexible Language Requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Experience:
RPN: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
CNO Membership (required)
Work Location: In person