Registered Nurse - Sydney

Bayshore HealthCare; Sydney; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional growth

Specialized pharmacological training

Job summary

Bayshore HealthCare is seeking a Specialty Pharma Nurse - Registered Nurse in Sydney, Canada. This part-time role offers flexible hours and focuses on delivering specialized pharmacological treatments in home and clinic settings.

You will monitor patients, manage infusion-related reactions, and collaborate with medical teams. Ideal candidates are registered nurses with a BSN, possess BLS and ACLS certifications, and have experience with specialty pharmaceuticals.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing education program.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience administering specialty pharmaceuticals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized nursing care plans.
• Conduct patient health assessments.
• Prepare and administer intravenous treatments.

Skills

Patient assessment

Strong communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current registration with nursing body

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Tools

IVAD

PICC

Job description

This role is offered on a part time basis with flexible hours.

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 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 ACLs 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and review nursing care plans that are individualized to each patient.
• Conduct patient health assessments and medication administration teaching.
• Obtain IV access through peripheral IV initiation or central line access (PICC, IVAD, etc.).
• Prepare and administer 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.

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 clinic role.
• Chemotherapy – Biotherapy education an asset.
• ACLS: Required within 3 months of hire; current ACLS at time of hire is considered an asset (preferred).

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 driver's license.