Registered Nurse - Kitchener/Guelph

Job Description Registered Nurse - Kitchener/Guelph(# Job Number: )## Primary Location:ON-Kitchener Clinical Employee Type: Part-Time Pay Rate From: 30.00 Pay Rate To: 48.00## Description:**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 infusion, injectable or oral pharmacological treatments in the home and/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 - Registered 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.**Role Type:** Part-Time **Hours:** 15 hours bi - weekly **Range:** $30 - $48 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.). - 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 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:**QUALIFICATIONS** Education - Graduated from an accredited nursing education program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or equivalent. - Current registration and in valuable 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 course completion is an asset. /*/* If the required qualifications are not possessed by the successful candidate; the candidate will be required to obtain certification necessary for the location of their work. Training for the certification will be completed on the successful candidates own time. /*/* 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2p9v03