Registered Nurse - Greater Vancouver Area

Please note this is a casual position.

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 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 Pharma 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.

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.  

QUALIFICATIONS 
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.