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.

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.

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.

Complete all other duties as requested.

Job Qualification

Education

Graduated from an accredited nursing education program with a Bachelors 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

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

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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