About

• 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.
• Hourly Rate of Pay: $36.00 - $45.00 an hour
• Schedule: Between Monday to Thursday
• Hours: 16 hours per week

• 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.