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 - 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 allows you to develop a specialty in infusion services with opportunities to attend conferences and participate in clinical trials.

Role Type Casual

• 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 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.

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 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 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 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.

• 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.

ON-Windsor