Registered Nurse - Sydney

This role is offered on a part time basis with flexible hours.

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 acls 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, etc.). 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.

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 (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. 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.

Primary Location

NS-Sydney