Registered Nurse

Job Description

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 Nurseis 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 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 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, .

• 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.

Job Qualification

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 Advance 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 (., ER or ICU), infusion clinic, or oncology experience is preferred.

• Exceptional peripheral IV initiation skills.

• Experience with central lines (IVAD, PICC, 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