Registered Practical Nurse at Bayshore Healthcare Ltd.

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Independent Work, Team Collaboration, IV Access, Medication Administration, Nursing Care Plans, Health Teaching, Documentation, Adverse Event Reporting, Observation Skills, Technical Instruction Interpretation, Transcribing Physician Orders, BLS Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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 (inapplicable in Quebec) 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. Role Type: Casual Range: $27 - $40 per hour, with premium if applicable 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.). This component is inapplicable in Quebec. • Prepares and administers a variety of specialized intravenous or injectable pharmacological treatments, where applicable, excluding Quebec. • 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 are required, where applicable, except in Quebec. 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.

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Responsibilities

The Specialty Pharma Nurse is responsible for delivering and monitoring specialized pharmacological treatments and ensuring patient safety through effective communication with supervisors. They must document procedures accurately and intervene in case of infusion-related reactions.