Registered Practical Nurse - Vancouver at Bayshore Healthcare Ltd.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

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, Observation Skills, Documentation, Pharmacovigilance, Adverse Event Reporting, Health Teaching, Nursing Procedures, Technical Instructions, Transcribing Orders

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 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. Hourly Rate: $35-$40 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 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 infusion treatments in home or clinic settings. They must ensure effective communication with supervisors and maintain patient safety and satisfaction.