Clinic Lead

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
The clinic lead, under the direction of the Specialty Pharma Nurse Supervisor (SPNS) and/or Specialty Pharma Nurse Manager (SPNM) delivers and monitors specialized infusion or injectable treatments in the home or clinic setting. The infusion nurse is responsible for monitoring the client for infusion related reactions (intervening as required), accurately documenting the procedure, and submitting reporting in a timely manner. The clinic lead is expected to maintain effective communication with the SPNS or SPNM to ensure patient safety and satisfaction. Specialized training will be provided. The clinic lead is responsible for the day to day operations of their assigned infusion clinic(s), including clinic cleanliness, maintaining all infusion clinic standards and a high level of patient satisfaction.

This career will allow you to develop a specialty in infusion services with opportunities to attend conferences and participate in providing nursing support for clinical trials. Bayshore has a focus on nursing education and provides many opportunities for nurses to advance their professional growth.

**A DAY IN THE LIFE**:

- Develop and review nursing care plans that are individualized to each client;
- Conducts patient health assessments and medication administration teaching;
- Obtain IV access through peripheral IV initiation or central line access (PICC, IVAD, etc.) while adhering to Bayshore policy;
- Prepares and administers a variety of specialized intravenous or injectable pharmacological treatments;
- Provide client care by utilizing the sk lls of observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counseling, health teaching, and reporting any adverse events to immediate supervisor or required stakeholders;
- Perform routine nursinG standards; duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, and provincial body
- Provide patient and family 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 completed;
- Observe and document client conditions;
- Maintain a cleanly clinic up to Bayshore standards;
- Ensures all daily, monthly and yearly clinic logs are maintained;
- Ensures all equipment within the clinic space is functioning and calibration is coordinated based on equipment maintenance requirements.
- Assists with clinic tours as requested by the immediate supervisor
- Acts as a resource to other Infusion Nurses by providing support and direction as needed;
- Understands and implements infection prevention practices;
- Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities;
- Adheres to all applicable Bayshore policies and procedures;
- Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System;
- Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns;
- Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information;
- Completes other tasks as requested.
- Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. At Bayshore all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two dose vaccine series or one dose of a single
- dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the official start date of hire. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and applicable Provincial Human Rights Code._

Job Qualification

**WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM**:

- Graduated from an accredited nursing education program with a Bachelors 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 an asset.
- A minimum of 3 years experience in acute care and
- 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 a must
- Experience with central lines (IVAD, PICC, etc.) is an asset;
- Exceptional client 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