Licensed Practical Nurse - Yarmouth NS

Please note : This is a casual basis position.

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.

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.

• Maintain role related, medication and pharmacovigilance training as required.
• Report and document Adverse Events as per Pharmacovigilance requirements.
• Observe and document patient conditions.
• Complete all other tasks as requested.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduated from an accredited nursing education program with a Licensed Practical Nurse

(LPN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) degree or equivalent.

• Current registration and in good standing with provincial nursing regulatory body.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience

• Experience in acute care and/or with administering specialty pharmaceuticals.
• Experience with home care is an asset.
• Exceptional peripheral IV initiation skills are required, where applicable, except in Quebec.

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

NS-Yarmouth