Registered Practical Nurse

Job Summary

The Specialty Pharma Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Practical 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 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 -

Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Practical 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 manage 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 (as applicable) 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 competency have
  
  

been demonstrated and updated per standards.

• Maintain role related, medication and pharmacovigilance training as required.
• Report and document Adverse Events as per Pharmacovigilance requirements.
• Observe and document patient conditions.
• Complete all other tasks as requested.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Graduated from an accredited nursing education program with a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or
  
  

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) degree or equivalent.

• Current registration and in good standing with provincial nursing regulatory body.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.
  
  

Experience

• Experience in acute care and/or with administering specialty pharmaceuticals.
• Experience with home care is an asset.
• Exceptional peripheral IV initiation skills.
  
  

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 driver's license.
  
  

Primary Location

ON-Burlington