Registered Nurse - Specialty Pharma Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Specialty Pharma Nurse

Location: Nanaimo, BC

Schedule: 2 Shifts Per Week

Weekdays: Tuesday and Thursday or Tuesday and Wednesday

Hourly Rate: $38.00 to $47.00

Carecor is seeking compassionate Specialty Pharma Registered Nurse specialized with infusion, injectable, and oral pharmacological treatments in home and clinic settings, working under the guidance of the Specialty Pharma Supervisor and/or Specialty Pharma Nurse Manager. This role focuses on delivering safe, high-quality, one‑on‑one care while closely monitoring patients for infusion‑related reactions and responding appropriately as needed. Nurses are responsible for accurate documentation and timely completion of required reporting, ensuring continuity and quality of care.

At Carecor, collaboration and communication are key. The Specialty Pharma Nurse maintains ongoing communication with clinical leadership to ensure patient safety, positive outcomes, and exceptional patient experiences. Comprehensive specialty pharmacological training is provided to support nurses in delivering confident, evidence‑based care.

This position offers the opportunity to build expertise in specialty infusion services, with potential involvement in professional development initiatives such as conferences and clinical trials. Carecor is committed to supporting nurses through ongoing education, skill development, and meaningful clinical experiences.

The role is casual and designed with flexibility in mind. Nurses provide their availability and manage their patient portfolios accordingly, with Carecor partnering closely to create schedules that fit individual lifestyles. Specialty Pharma Nursing at Carecor is centered on continuity of care—prioritizing consistent nurse‑patient relationships to deliver personalized, compassionate, and high‑quality care infusion after infusion.

Why Join Us

• Join for the job, stay for the experience – Carecor proudly holds contracts with leading healthcare facilities across the Greater Toronto Area which provide a safe and fully supported work environment. Our diverse placements help develop your career with each new experience.
• Get the shifts you want when you want – We empower you to take charge of your career by providing flexible schedules to match your changing personal and professional needs. Our experienced staffing coordinators, many of whom are previous healthcare workers, understand your needs first-hand and will match you with the best shifts. Your shift choices are endless!
• Competitive benefits - Working in an industry that is focused on taking care of others, we are proud to help take care of you. Enjoy competitive pay and an employee group benefits program to suit your health, dental, and life insurance needs.
• Be your best self – We care about your well-being. Our team is dedicated to building strong relationships with our people by actively listening to needs and providing tools, guidance, and support to be successful. Your time with us can accommodate career growth as you advance your education and professional credentials.

Key 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 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.

Job Qualifications

Our “exemplary standing” with Accreditation Canada is held to the highest regard and is a testament to the fact that we uphold the same hiring standards and patient care delivery as the facilities in which we serve.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent from an accredited program
• Current registration in good standing with the provincial nursing regulatory body
• Current BLS certification (ACLS required for clinic roles)
• Experience in acute care and/or specialty pharmaceutical administration
• Critical care (ER/ICU), infusion clinic, oncology, or home care experience is an asset
• Strong peripheral IV skills; central line experience (IVAD, PICC) an asset
• Strong patient assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Valid driver’s license

• For over 40 years, proudly helping healthcare workers take control of their career.
• Carecor Health Services Ltd. (Carecor) is a subsidiary of Bayshore HealthCare, a leading provider of home and community health care services.
• Carecor is in accordance with provincial Accessibility regulations as well as Provincial Human Rights Code legislation.
• We thank all applicants who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.