Job Summary
The Specialty Pharma Nurse - Registered Nurse reports to the Specialty Pharma Supervisor or Nurse Manager and provides specialized infusion, injectable or pharmacological treatments in home or clinic settings. Responsibilities include monitoring patients for reactions, accurately documenting procedures, reporting timely, and maintaining effective communication with supervisors to ensure patient safety and satisfaction. Specialized pharmacological training will be provided. The role offers opportunities to attend conferences and participate in clinical trials, supporting professional growth.
Duties and Responsibilities3>
- Develop and review individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Conduct patient health assessments and medication administration teaching.
- Obtain IV access through peripheral initiation or central lines (PICC, IVAD, etc.).
- Prepare and administer a variety of specialized intravenous / injectable pharmacological treatments.
- Provide patient care utilizing observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, health teaching, and report adverse events to the supervisor.
- Perform routine nursing duties per company policies and provincial standards.
- Provide patient‑centered care per care plan or medical directive.
- Perform specialized nursing procedures for which training and competencies have been demonstrated.
- Maintain medication and pharmacovigilance training as required.
- Observe and document patient conditions.
- Report and document adverse events per pharmacovigilance requirements.
- Complete all other duties as requested.
Education
BSN degree or equivalent from an accredited nursing program.Current registration in good standing with the provincial nursing regulatory body.Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (required for clinic role).Completion of a Chemotherapy–Biotherapy course is an asset.Experience
Acute care experience and administration of specialty pharmaceuticals.Home‑care experience is an asset.Critical‑care (ER / ICU), infusion clinic, or oncology experience 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 and interpersonal skills.Able to manage relationships with a focus on customer service.Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.Ability to read and interpret technical instructions and transcribe physician orders.Valid driver’s license.Primary Location
NB‑Bathurst
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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