Registered Nurse - Regina

Job Description

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 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 Pharma 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/ 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

SK-Regina