Specialty Care Nurse-Alberta (Calgary - Edmonton)

Referred applicants must not apply directly to this role. All referred applicants must use their unique referral link generated when they are referred by an existing colleague.

Location :

1645 32 Ave NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 7Z5

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.

With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work.

We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Specialty Care Nurse - Calgary-Edmonton

Basic Function

As a member of the Shoppers Drug Mart Specialty Health Network team, the Specialty Care Nurse supports our specialty drug services, patient compliance and retention programs for a variety of medical therapies.

These services will be provided in one of our Specialty Care Centers (SCC’s). The Specialty Care Nurse will be responsible to provide specialized infusion / injection services as well as patient and caregiver education on specialty pharmacy molecules such as autoimmune and rare disease.

Nature and Scope

The Specialty Care Nurse will be responsible for maintaining high professional standards working within the Nursing regulations identified by the Province, Health Canada and General Manufacturing Practices as outlined by the Specialty Health Network.

What you will do :

• Provide patient centric services for injectable and infusion medical therapies
• Provide patient centric education for patient self-injection
• To ensure effective communication between all healthcare teams, including nursing, pharmacy and medical staff, when dealing with a patient
• Perform patient assessments according to the direction of the practicing on-site physician
• Ensure all nursing documentation is completed timely and accurately
• Assist on-site physician with the completion of patient enrollment forms, prescription forms and order sets, as well as reimbursement documentation
• Perform administrative duties such as supply ordering and chart reviews
• Demonstrate commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement by completing mandatory drug therapy training, adverse event training and review of new and annual Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Required Organizational Procedures (ROP) as outlined by Specialty Health Network
• Responsible for the collection and reporting of adverse events, product complaints, and product
• replacements based on the Ministry of Health criteria to meet Health Canada’s Guidelines for each drug program
• Maintain patient and SHN business confidentiality at all times as per privacy legislation and related SOP’s
• Maintains high standards of professional practice by adhering to the ethics of the College of Nurses and stay abreast of the latest professional advances.
• Participates in administrative meetings and continuous learning opportunities, as required
• Perform duties and tasks as required

What you will need :

• Registered Nurse with unrestricted professional license within the province of work
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience
• Rheumatology experience an asset
• Excellent skills in assessment, communication, critical thinking and decision making
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Shoppers Drug Mart Specialty Health Network policies and procedures
• Commitment to the practice of quality nursing service delivery
• Knowledgeable of various communication methods to meet the needs of patients
• Excellent IV skills and Infusion therapy experience is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Current CPR certificate and yearly recertification
• Strong computer skills are required
• Ability to work independently and team environment
• Self-transportation - requires a valid driver’s license and insured automobile is a requirement

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand.

Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through .

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed :

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

Employment Type : Part time

Part time

Type of Role : Casual

Casual

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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