Registered Nurse Nanaimo

Job Summary

The Specialty Pharma Nurse - Registered Nurse works under the direction of the Specialty Pharma Supervisor and/or Specialty Pharma Nurse Manager, delivering and monitoring specialized infusion, injectable or oral pharmacological treatments in the home and/or clinic setting. The nurse monitors patients for infusion‑related reactions, documents procedures accurately, and submits timely reporting. The role requires maintaining effective communication with supervisors to ensure patient safety and satisfaction. Specialized pharmacological training will be provided, and the career offers opportunities to attend conferences and participate in clinical trials. Bayshore focuses on nursing education and offers many growth opportunities.

Role Type

Casual

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and review individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
• Conduct patient health assessments and medication‑administration teaching.
• Obtain IV access through peripheral IV initiation or central line access (PICC, IVAD, etc.).
• Prepare and administer a variety of specialized intravenous or injectable pharmacological treatments.
• Provide patient care by utilizing 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

• 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 the 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 candidate’s 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 driver’s license.

Primary Location

BC‑Nanaimo