This role is offered on a part time basis with flexible hours.Job SummaryThe Specialty Pharma Nurse - Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Specialty Pharma Supervisorand/or Specialty Pharma Nurse Manager, delivers and monitors specialized supervisor, injectable or oralpharmacological treatments in the home and/or clinic setting.
The Specialty Pharma Nurseis responsible formonitoring the patient for infusion related reactions (intervening as required), accurately documenting theprocedure, and submitting reporting in a timely manner.
The Specialty Pharma Nurse - Registered Nurse isexpected to maintain effective communication with the Specialty Nursing acls and/or Specialty PharmaNurse Manager to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.
Specialized pharmacological training will beprovided.This career will allow you to develop a specialty in infusion services with opportunities to attend conferencesand participate in clinical trials.
Bayshore has a focus on nursing education and provides many opportunitiesfor nurses to advance their professional growth.Duties And ResponsibilitiesDevelop 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 requiredstakeholders.Perform routine nursing duties in accordance with company policies and procedures,
and provincialbody standards.Provide patient centered care according to the established care plan or medical directive.Perform specialized nursing procedures for which recognized training and current competencieshave 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.EducationGraduated 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 assetACLS: Required within 3 months of hire; current ACLS at time of hire is considered an asset(preferred).
ExperienceExperience 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 AbilitiesExceptional patient assessment skills.Robust 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 LocationNS-Sydney
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📌 Registered Nurse - Sydney (New South Wales)
🏢 Bayshore HealthCare
📍 New South Wales
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