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