Location:
AB-Calgary Clinical Employee Type:Casual Pay Rate From:TBD Pay Rate To:TBDDescription:Please note this is a casual position.
JOB SUMMARYThe Specialty Pharma Nurse
- Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Specialty PharmaSupervisor and/or Specialty Pharma Nurse Manager, delivers and monitors specialized supervisor,injectable or oral pharmacological treatments in the home and/or clinic setting. The SpecialtyPharma Nurse is responsible for monitoring the patient for adverse related reactions (intervening asrequired), accurately documenting the procedure, and submitting reporting in a timely manner. TheSpecialty Pharma Nurse
- Registered Nurse is expected to maintain effective communication withthe Specialty Pharma Supervisor and/or Specialty Pharma Nurse Manager to ensure patient safetyand satisfaction. Specialized pharmacological training will be provided.
This career will allow you to develop a specialty in infusion services with opportunities to engage inlearning sessions and participate in clinical trials. Bayshore has a focus on nursing education andprovides many opportunities for nurses to advance their qualified 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 pharmacologicaltreatments.
• 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, andprovincial body standards.
• Provide patient centered care according to the established care plan or medical directive.
• Perform specialized nursing procedures for which recognized training and currentcompetencies 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:
QUALIFICATIONSEducation
• Graduated from an accredited nursing education program with a Bachelor of Science inNursing (BSN) degree or equivalent.
• Current registration and in good standing with provincial nursing regulatory body.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required for nurses workingin a clinic role. If not held at time of hire, support will be provided to obtain ACLScertification.
Experience
• 2 years of experience in acute care and/or with administering specialty pharmaceuticalspreferred.
• 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.