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Registered Nurse bei Bayshore HealthCare

Bayshore HealthCare · Oakville, Kanada · Onsite

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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 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 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 Advance 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 candidates 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.
•    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.

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