Registered Nurse

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 infusion, injectable or oral pharmacological treatments in the home and/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 is expected to maintain effective communication with the supervisory staff to ensure patient safety and satisfaction. Specialized pharmacological training will be provided. This career allows you to develop a specialty in infusion services with opportunities to attend conferences and participate in clinical trials.
Hourly Rate of Pay: $36.00 – $45.00 per hour
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 skills of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, health teaching, and reporting any adverse events to the 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 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 clinic role.
Chemotherapy – Biotherapy course completion is an asset.
If the required qualifications are not possessed by the successful candidate; the candidate will be required to obtain certification necessary for the location of their work. Training for the certification will be completed on the successful candidate’s own time.
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.
Ability to manage relationships with exceptional customer service.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to handle difficult situations.
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to perform and prioritize multiple functions and tasks.
Ability to read and interpret technical instructions related to patient care.
Ability to transcribe physician’s orders.
Valid driver’s license.

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