Registered Nurse - Greater Vancouver Area

Job summary

The Specialty Pharma Nurse delivers and monitors specialized pharmacological treatments in home and clinic settings. Responsibilities include patient assessment, IV access, medication administration, and documenting procedures and adverse events.

Job details

Please note this is a casual position. JOB SUMMARY The Specialty Pharma Nurse - Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Specialty Pharma Supervisor and/or Specialty Pharma Nurse Manager, delivers and monitors specialized supervisor, injectable or oral pharmacological treatments in the home and/or clinic setting. The Specialty Pharma Nurse is responsible for monitoring the patient for infusion related reactions (intervening as required), accurately documenting the procedure, and submitting reporting in a timely manner. The Specialty Pharma Nurse - Registered Nurse is expected to maintain effective communication with the Specialty Pharma Supervisor and/or Specialty Pharma Nurse Manager to ensure patient safety and satisfaction. Specialized pharmacological training will be provided. This career will allow you to develop a specialty in infusion services with opportunities to attend conferences and participate in clinical trials. Bayshore has a focus on nursing education and provides many opportunities for nurses to advance their professional growth. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop and review nursing care plans that are individualized to each patient. • Conducts patient health assessments and medication administration teaching. • Obtain IV access through peripheral IV initiation or central line access (PICC, IVAD, etc.). • Prepares and administers a variety of specialized intravenous or injectable pharmacological treatments. • Provide patient care by utilizing the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, health teaching, and reporting any adverse events to immediate supervisor/ manager or required stakeholders. • Perform routine nursing duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and provincial body standards. • Provide patient centered care according to the established care plan or medical directive. • Perform specialized nursing procedures for which recognized training and current competencies have been demonstrated and updated per standards. • Maintain role related, medication and pharmacovigilance training as required. • Observe and document patient conditions. • Report and document Adverse Events as per Pharmacovigilance requirements. • Complete all other duties as requested. QUALIFICATIONS Education • Graduated from an accredited nursing education program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or equivalent. • Current registration and in good standing with provincial nursing regulatory body. • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification. • Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required for clinic role. • Chemotherapy – Biotherapy education an asset • ACLS: Required within 3 months of hire; current ACLS at time of hire is considered an asset (preferred). Experience • Experience in acute care and/or with administering specialty pharmaceuticals. • Experience with home care is an asset. • Critical care (e.g., ER or ICU), infusion clinic, or oncology experience is preferred. • Exceptional peripheral IV initiation skills. • Experience with central lines (IVAD, PICC, etc.) is an asset. Other Skills and Abilities • Exceptional patient assessment skills. • Strong communication skills. • Able to manage relationships with exceptional customer service. • Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to handle difficult situations. • Able to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. • Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions and tasks. • Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to patient care. • Able to transcribe physician’s orders. • Valid drivers license.

What you’ll do

The Specialty Pharma Nurse delivers and monitors specialized pharmacological treatments in home and clinic settings. Responsibilities include patient assessment, IV access, medication administration, and documenting procedures and adverse events.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and current registration with a provincial nursing regulatory body. Required certifications include BLS, with ACLS required within three months of hire.

Benefits

• Nursing education opportunities
• Professional growth opportunities
• Conference attendance

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Registered Nurse
• Infusion services
• Peripheral IV initiation
• Central line access
• Patient assessment
• Medication administration
• Pharmacovigilance
• Nursing care plans
• Patient education
• Critical care
• Oncology
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• Interdisciplinary teamwork
• Customer service
• Documentation
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
• Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Relationship Management
• Central Venous Catheter
• Effective Communication
• Valid Driver's License
• Patient-Centered Care
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Acute Care
• Chemotherapy
• Teaching
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Biotherapy
• Customer Service
• Clinical Trials
• Communication
• Computerized Physician Order Entry
• Intensive Care Unit
• Health Assessment
• Patient Safety
• Intravenous Therapy
• Home Health Care
• Interpersonal Communications
• Life Support
• Medication Administration
• Nurse Education
• Nursing Care
• Nursing Diagnosis
• Nursing
• Pharmaceuticals
• Specialty Pharmaceuticals
• Critical Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Registered Nurse
• Registered Nurse (General)
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses

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