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Registered Nurse
Bayshore HealthCare
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3.2
Calgary, AB
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Remote
Casual
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Casual
Remote in Calgary, AB

Full job description

Registered Nurse(

Job Number:

26005335)

Primary Location

:AB-Calgary Clinical Employee Type:Casual Pay Rate From:TBD Pay Rate To:TBD

Description

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Please note this is a casual position.

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 adverse 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 engage in
learning sessions 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.

Qualifications

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QUALIFICATIONS
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 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required for nurses working
in a clinic role. If not held at time of hire, support will be provided to obtain ACLS
certification.
Experience
  • 2 years of experience in acute care and/or with administering specialty pharmaceuticals
preferred.
  • 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.

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