Registered Nurse - Halifax

Please note that this position is classified as casual employment and hours will be assigned on an as‑needed basis. **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 Nurseis 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 \- Registered Nurse is expected to maintain effective communication with the Specialty Nursing acls 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. **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. 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 Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required for clinic role. * Chemotherapy – Biotherapy education an asset * ACLS: Required within 3 months of hire; current ACLS at time of hire is considered an asset (preferred). **Experience** * Experience 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 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. **Primary Location** NS\-Halifax