Royal Drugs is a healthcare company providing specialty pharmacy, infusion therapy, and retail pharmacy services. Royal Drugs is partnered for success with Ontario Medical Supply. Ontario Medical Supply is a Leading Distributor of medical equipment, supplies, and services for healthcare organizations and home healthcare clients across Ontario. Together, we work towards supporting optimal health outcomes and better quality of life.
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The Infusion Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality infusion and injection therapy across multiple specialty clinics within the organization. This role requires flexibility, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work independently while maintaining consistent standards of patient care at all clinic locations.
The nurse will support patients receiving biologic, immunologic, and specialty therapies in accordance with physician orders, evidence-based guidelines, and Royal Drugs clinical policies. In addition to direct patient care, the nurse will assist with clinic operations, quality improvement initiatives, staff education, and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Infusion Registered Nurse
Location: Ottawa, must be willing to travel to satellite clinic locations (Ottawa and surrounding areas)
No. of Positions: 1
ATR: #5124
Salary: $50/hour
Type: Casual, Permanent
This job posting is for existing vacancy
Clinical Care
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments before, during, and after infusion or injection therapy.
- Administer intravenous infusions, subcutaneous injections, intramuscular injections, and other prescribed specialty medications.
- Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access.
- Monitor patients throughout treatment for therapeutic response and adverse reactions.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to infusion-related reactions and medical emergencies.
- Administer emergency medications in accordance with clinic protocols.
- Complete post-treatment assessments and discharge teaching.
- Specialty Therapies
- Administer medications including, but not limited to:
- Biologic therapies
- Immunoglobulin therapy (where applicable)
- Iron infusions
- Monoclonal antibodies
- Neurology therapies
- Gastroenterology therapies
- Rheumatology therapies
- Dermatology therapies
- Respiratory biologics
- Ophthalmology specialty medications (where applicable)
Patient Education
- Educate patients regarding:
- Medication indications
- Administration process
- Potential side effects
- Signs requiring medical attention
- Home monitoring
- Follow-up care
- Reinforce medication adherence.
- Provide injection training for self-administered biologic medications.
- Support patients with treatment-related questions and concerns.
Care Coordination
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and patient support programs.
- Coordinate appointments across multiple clinic locations.
- Ensure laboratory work and physician orders are complete before treatment.
- Assist with reimbursement and specialty medication coordination when required.
- Communicate significant clinical findings to the treating physician.
Documentation
- Complete accurate and timely electronic medical documentation.
- Maintain infusion records and nursing assessments.
- Document adverse events and report according to organizational policy.
- Ensure medication administration records are complete.
- Participate in quality assurance audits.
Medication Management
- Verify physician orders.
- Prepare medications in accordance with organizational policies.
- Maintain cold-chain integrity where applicable.
- Perform medication reconciliation.
- Monitor inventory and report shortages.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of specialty medications.
Clinic Operations
- Rotate between assigned clinic locations based on operational needs.
- Prepare infusion suites before clinic opening.
- Ensure emergency equipment is functional.
- Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
- Assist with clinic workflow and patient scheduling as needed.
- Participate in clinic start-up and expansion initiatives.
Quality & Safety
- Maintain current CPR/BLS certification.
- Follow all infection prevention and occupational health policies.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Report safety incidents and near misses.
- Ensure compliance with College of Nurses standards and organizational policies.
Clinical Program & Protocol Development:
- Collaborate with the Medical Director, Pharmacy, and Director of Specialty Care Services in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of infusion SOPs, medication-specific clinical protocols, nursing workflows, emergency response procedures, and patient safety standards.
- Provide nursing expertise to ensure protocols are evidence-based, practical, standardized, and aligned with regulatory and professional requirements. Assist in translating approved medical directives into operational workflows and support staff education, competency, and implementation across Royal Drugs community infusion clinics.
Travel Requirements
- Provide nursing coverage across multiple clinic locations.
- Travel between clinics using a reliable personal vehicle.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends based on clinic schedules.
- Participate in new clinic openings and temporary staffing coverage.
Required
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Minimum 3 years of recent clinical nursing experience.
- Minimum 2 years of infusion therapy experience.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Proficient in peripheral IV insertion.
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation.
- Ability to travel regularly between clinic sites.
Preferred
- Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI®) designation (or willingness to obtain).
- Experience in specialty infusion clinics.
- Experience with biologic medications.
- Experience in gastroenterology, rheumatology, neurology, dermatology, respiratory medicine, ophthalmology, or immunology.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong IV therapy skills.
- Excellent patient assessment abilities.
- Knowledge of infusion reactions and emergency management.
- Excellent communication and patient education skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt quickly to different clinic environments.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Manual dexterity for IV insertion and medication preparation.
- Ability to travel frequently between clinic locations.
Core Competencies
- Patient-centered care
- Clinical excellence
- Professional accountability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Critical thinking and clinical judgment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Compassion and empathy
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Quality and safety focus
- Exceptional customer service
Working Conditions
The Infusion Nurse works in ambulatory specialty clinics throughout the assigned region. The position requires regular travel between clinic locations and may occasionally support the opening of new clinics or provide temporary coverage where staffing needs arise. Flexibility, independence, and the ability to maintain consistent standards of care across multiple sites are essential to success in this role.
While we thank you for your interest, only select applicants will be contacted regarding the position.
Royal Drugs is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. All applicants must make their requirements known when contacted.
The company reserves the right to close the competition based on business need and a sufficient pool of candidates who have applied.
AI will be used in the recruitment process.
