Infusion Nurse - Toronto

Bayshore HealthCare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Infusion Nurse (RN) to join their team in a state-of-the-art clinic. This role involves administering specialized infusion treatments and ensuring personalized patient care. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Nursing degree and experience in acute care, particularly with specialty pharmaceuticals. This position offers a supportive environment where you can enhance your nursing specialty through training and participation in clinical trials. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and want to make a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Nursing degree.
• Current and valid license in Ontario as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 1-2 years of experience in acute care or with administering specialty pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Administer specialized intravenous or injectable pharmacological treatments.
• Document procedures accurately and develop individualized nursing care plans.
• Conduct patient health assessments and provide education on medication administration.

Skills

Intravenous therapy

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Nursing diagnosis

Counseling

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

PICC line

IVAD

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Job Title: Infusion Nurse (RN)
Locations: Toronto, ON
Workplace: Onsite Clinic
Job Type: Full-Time

The Infusion Nurse (RN), under the direction of the Specialty Pharmaceutical Nurse Supervisor and/or Manager, administers and oversees specialized infusion, injectable, or oral pharmacological treatments either in the home or in a state-of-the-art Bayshore infusion clinic to patients with diseases and medical conditions in therapeutic areas such as oncology, neurology, rheumatology, and rare diseases.

The Bayshore Specialty Rx team provides personalized patient care, ensuring that patients consistently receive treatment from the same nurse for optimal quality and continuity of care. Bayshore will collaborate with you to create a work schedule that accommodates both your work/life balance and the patients' needs. Additionally, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to enhance their career and develop their nursing specialty as they have access to specialized pharmacological training, conference attendance, and participation in clinical trials.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

1. Prepare and administer a variety of specialized intravenous or injectable pharmacological treatments through peripheral IV initiation or central line access (PICC, IVAD, etc.) and providing medical interventions as needed.
2. Accurately document every procedure and submit all reports in a timely manner.
3. Develop and review nursing care plans that are individualized to each patient.
4. Conduct patient health assessments and medication administration teaching.
5. Provide patient care according to the established care plan or medical directive by utilizing the skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, health teaching, and reporting any adverse events as required.

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE:

1. Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Nursing degree.
2. A current and valid license in Ontario as a Registered Nurse (RN).
3. One to two (1 – 2) years of experience in acute care and/or with administering specialty pharmaceuticals using peripheral IV initiation skills and central lines (IVAD, PICC, etc.).
4. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.
5. Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required for clinic role.
6. Experience with home care, infusion clinics or oncology nursing is a preferred asset.

Only candidates selected to be moved forward in the recruitment process will be contacted by Bayshore’s Recruitment Team to schedule a conversation.