Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Bayshore Healthcare; Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare company in Ontario is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse to deliver specialized infusion services. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, BLS certification, and experience in acute care. This role involves developing care plans, conducting assessments, administering treatments, and maintaining effective communication. Opportunities for professional growth in nursing are provided. This role is casual and based on Manitoulin Island.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing education program.
• Current registration with the provincial nursing regulatory body in good standing.
• Experience in acute care or with specialty pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review individualized nursing care plans.
• Conduct patient health assessments and medication teaching.
• Provide patient-centered care according to medical directives.

Skills

Patient assessment skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

IV initiation skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) degree

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Registered Practical Nurse (Job Number: 25006539)

Primary Location: Manitoulin Island

Employee Type: Casual

JOB SUMMARY

The Specialty Pharma Nurse – Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Practical 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 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 – Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Practical 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 (inapplicable in Quebec) 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.
• Conducts patient health assessments and medication administration teaching.
• Obtain IV access through peripheral IV initiation or central line access (PICC, IVAD, etc.). This component is inapplicable in Quebec.
• Prepares and administers a variety of specialized intravenous or injectable pharmacological treatments, where applicable, excluding Quebec.
• 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 competency have been demonstrated and updated per standards.
• Maintain role related, medication and pharmacovigilance training as required.
• Report and document Adverse Events as per Pharmacovigilance requirements.
• Observe and document patient conditions.
• Complete all other tasks as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduated from an accredited nursing education program with a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) degree or equivalent.
• Current registration and in good standing with provincial nursing regulatory body.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience

• Experience in acute care and/or with administering specialty pharmaceuticals.
• Experience with home care is an asset.
• Exceptional peripheral IV initiation skills are required, where applicable, except in Quebec.

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.