Registered Nurse

Job Summary

The Specialty Pharma Nurse – Registered Nurse delivers and monitors specialized infusion, injectable, or oral pharmacological treatments in home and/or clinic settings. The nurse monitors patients for infusion‑related reactions, documents procedures accurately, and submits timely reports. The role requires effective communication with the Specialty Nursing Supervisor and/or Specialty Pharma Nurse Manager to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.

• Develop and review individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
• Conduct patient health assessments and teach medication administration.
• Obtain IV access through peripheral IV or central line (PICC, IVAD, etc.).
• Prepare and administer a variety of specialized intravenous or injectable pharmacological treatments.
• Provide patient care using observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, health teaching, and report any adverse events to the immediate supervisor or required stakeholders.
• Perform routine nursing duties in accordance with company policies, procedures, and provincial standards.
• Deliver 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.
• Role type:
  Casual.

• 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 required for the 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 the necessary certification for the location of their work. Training for the certification will be completed at the successful candidate’s own time.
• Experience
  
  • Experience in acute care and/or 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.