Registered Practical Nurse - Vancouver
About the role
Job Summary The Specialty Pharma Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Practical 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 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 -Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Practical 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. The position is casual in nature as the nurse will provide their availability and manage their patient portfolio. Bayshore will work with you to assemble a working schedule that fits your lifestyle. Specialty Pharma Nursing is a one-on-one patient experience, and we strive to ensure that patients stay with the same nurse infusion to infusion to ensure the best quality of care.
Hourly Rate: $35-$40
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 (as applicable) 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 competency have been demonstrated and updated per standards.
- Maintain role related, medication and pharmacovigilance training as required.
- Report and document Adverse Events as per Pharmacovigilance requirements.
- Observe and document patient conditions.
- Complete all other tasks as requested.
Qualifications Education
- Graduated from an accredited nursing education program with a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) degree or equivalent.
- Current registration and in good standing with provincial nursing regulatory body.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.
Experience
- Experience in acute care and/or with administering specialty pharmaceuticals.
- Experience with home care is an asset.
- Exceptional peripheral IV initiation skills are required, where applicable, except in Quebec.
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 driver's license.
Primary Location BC-Vancouver
About Bayshore HealthCare
At Bayshore, we believe in creating special moments for our clients each and every day, whether at the bedside, on the phone or in the clinic. These moments touch the lives of our clients and our employees, and they guide the way we run our business. These moments inspire, change and encourage us. They are what we call the Bayshore difference.
Bayshore HealthCare is one of the country’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a Canadian-owned company.
With over 100 locations across the country, including home care offices, pharmacies and infusion clinics, Bayshore has more than 13,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home. See what some of our clients have to say about their experience with Bayshore. We have been a recipient of Canada’s Best Managed Companies award since 2006.
Chez Bayshore, nous croyons en la création de moments spéciaux pour nos clients, chaque jour, que ce soit à leur chevet, au téléphone ou dans une clinique. Nous cherchons à améliorer la qualité de vie, la dignité et l’autonomie de tous les Canadiens, en fournissant des plans de soins personnalisés et des solutions qui permettent à nos clients de rester dans le confort de leur propre foyer.
Bayshore, une entreprise exclusivement canadienne, est l’un des plus importants fournisseurs de services de santé à domicile et en milieu communautaire au Canada. Avec plus de 100 établissements à travers le pays, y compris des succursales dédiées à la prestation de soins à domicile, des pharmacies et des cliniques de perfusion, Bayshore compte au-delà de 13 000 employés et prodigue des soins à plus de 350 000 clients.
AP-2000672
Registered Practical Nurse - Vancouver
About the role
Job Summary The Specialty Pharma Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Practical 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 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 -Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Practical 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. The position is casual in nature as the nurse will provide their availability and manage their patient portfolio. Bayshore will work with you to assemble a working schedule that fits your lifestyle. Specialty Pharma Nursing is a one-on-one patient experience, and we strive to ensure that patients stay with the same nurse infusion to infusion to ensure the best quality of care.
Hourly Rate: $35-$40
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 (as applicable) 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 competency have been demonstrated and updated per standards.
- Maintain role related, medication and pharmacovigilance training as required.
- Report and document Adverse Events as per Pharmacovigilance requirements.
- Observe and document patient conditions.
- Complete all other tasks as requested.
Qualifications Education
- Graduated from an accredited nursing education program with a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) degree or equivalent.
- Current registration and in good standing with provincial nursing regulatory body.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.
Experience
- Experience in acute care and/or with administering specialty pharmaceuticals.
- Experience with home care is an asset.
- Exceptional peripheral IV initiation skills are required, where applicable, except in Quebec.
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 driver's license.
Primary Location BC-Vancouver
About Bayshore HealthCare
At Bayshore, we believe in creating special moments for our clients each and every day, whether at the bedside, on the phone or in the clinic. These moments touch the lives of our clients and our employees, and they guide the way we run our business. These moments inspire, change and encourage us. They are what we call the Bayshore difference.
Bayshore HealthCare is one of the country’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a Canadian-owned company.
With over 100 locations across the country, including home care offices, pharmacies and infusion clinics, Bayshore has more than 13,000 staff members and provides care to over 350,000 clients. We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, dignity and independence of all Canadians, by providing customized care plans and solutions that allow clients to remain in the comfort of their own home. See what some of our clients have to say about their experience with Bayshore. We have been a recipient of Canada’s Best Managed Companies award since 2006.
Chez Bayshore, nous croyons en la création de moments spéciaux pour nos clients, chaque jour, que ce soit à leur chevet, au téléphone ou dans une clinique. Nous cherchons à améliorer la qualité de vie, la dignité et l’autonomie de tous les Canadiens, en fournissant des plans de soins personnalisés et des solutions qui permettent à nos clients de rester dans le confort de leur propre foyer.
Bayshore, une entreprise exclusivement canadienne, est l’un des plus importants fournisseurs de services de santé à domicile et en milieu communautaire au Canada. Avec plus de 100 établissements à travers le pays, y compris des succursales dédiées à la prestation de soins à domicile, des pharmacies et des cliniques de perfusion, Bayshore compte au-delà de 13 000 employés et prodigue des soins à plus de 350 000 clients.
AP-2000672