Registered Nurse

Bayshore • Brampton, ON

30d • CA$30 - CA$48 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 adverse 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 engage in learning sessions and participate in clinical trials. Bayshore has a focus on nursing education and provides many opportunities for nurses to advance their professional growth.

Requirements

• 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 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required for nurses working in a clinic role. If not held at time of hire, support will be provided to obtain ACLS certification.
• 2 years of experience in acute care and/or with administering specialty pharmaceuticals preferred.
• Exceptional peripheral IV initiation skills.
• Able to transcribe physician’s orders.
• Valid drivers license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with home care is an asset.
• Critical care (e.g., ER or ICU), infusion clinic, or oncology experience is preferred.
• Experience with central lines (IVAD, PICC, etc.) is an asset.

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.

Benefits

• Specialized pharmacological training will be provided.
• Opportunities to engage in learning sessions and participate in clinical trials.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level