Registered Nurse

Job summary

Deliver and monitor specialized infusion, injectable, or oral pharmacological treatments in home and clinic settings. Responsible for patient health assessments, IV access, and documenting adverse events according to pharmacovigilance requirements.

Job details

SIGN ON BONUS FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES! 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 infusion, injectable or oral pharmacological treatments in the home and/or clinic setting. The infusion 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 Nursing 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. Role Type: Part-Time Hours: 15 hours per week Range: $36 - $45 per hour, with premium if applicable *Sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates. * 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 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 course completion is an asset. ** If the required qualifications are not possessed by the successful candidate; the candidate will be required to obtain certification necessary for the location of their work. Training for the certification will be completed on the successful candidates own time. ** 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

Deliver and monitor specialized infusion, injectable, or oral pharmacological treatments in home and clinic settings. Responsible for patient health assessments, IV access, and documenting adverse events according to pharmacovigilance requirements.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), current provincial registration, and BLS certification. Experience in acute care, critical care, or oncology with strong peripheral IV skills is preferred.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Nursing Education

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Infusion Therapy
• Patient Assessment
• IV Initiation
• Central Line Access
• Pharmacovigilance
• Medication Administration
• Nursing Care Planning
• Patient Education
• Acute Care
• Critical Care
• Oncology Nursing
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Customer Service
• Clinical Documentation
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification

Job areas

• Healthcare

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