Registered Nurse

Bayshore HealthCare; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare is seeking a Specialty Pharma Nurse - Registered Nurse to deliver and monitor infusion therapies in home or clinic settings. You will document procedures, monitor for adverse reactions, and maintain clear communication with supervisors to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.

Specialized pharmacological training will be provided, with opportunities for professional growth in infusion services.

Qualifications

• BSN degree from an accredited program.
• Current registration with a provincial nursing regulatory body.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification current.
• ACLS certification required for clinic role; employer supports if not held at hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and monitor specialized infusion or pharmacological treatments in home or clinic.
• Monitor for adverse reactions; document procedures and report promptly.
• Maintain communication with supervisor/manager for patient safety.
• Develop and review individualized nursing care plans.
• Conduct health assessments and medication administration teaching.
• Observe and document patient conditions; report adverse events.

Education

BSN degree

Current provincial registration

BLS certification

ACLS certification (clinic role)

Job description

Please note this is a part-time position.

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 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.

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/ 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.

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 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.

Experience

• 2 years of experience in acute care and/or with administering specialty pharmaceuticals preferred.
• 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.