Specialty Pharma Nurse

Job title:

Specialty Pharma Nurse

Company

Bayshore HealthCare

Job description

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.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. The position is casual in nature as the nurse will provide their availability and mange their patient portfolio. Bayshore will work with you to assemble a working schedule that fits your lifestyle. Specialty Pharma Nursing is a one-on-one patient experience, and we strive to ensure that patients stay with the same nurse infusion to infusion to ensure the best quality of care.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;
  • Complete all other duties as requested.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS
Education

  • Graduated from an accredited nursing education program with a Bachelors 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.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.”Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.

Expected salary

Location

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Job date

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 07:39:58 GMT

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