The Specialty Pharma Nurse - Registered Nurse delivers and monitors specialized infusion, injectable or oral pharmacological treatments in the home and/or clinic setting.
Requirements
- 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 course completion is an asset.
- 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.