Licensed Practical Nurse - Vancouver Island

• JOB SUMMARY The Specialty Pharma Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Practical 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 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 - Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Practical 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 (inapplicable in Quebec) 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

• Casual
• Range: $35 - $40 per hour

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. This component is inapplicable in Quebec.
• Prepares and administers a variety of specialized intravenous or injectable pharmacological treatments, where applicable, excluding Quebec.
• 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 competency have been demonstrated and updated per standards.