Dialysis RN — Part-Time, Patient-Centered Care

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Osler’s Hemodialysis unit provides patient-centered care and collaborates with an inter-professional team to ensure safety and quality outcomes.

Requirements include Ontario RN registration, 2+ years acute care with 1+ year hemodialysis, nephrology certification or enrollment, and ability to travel between Osler sites. Shifts are days/evenings, with weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience within the last five years, with a minimum of two years in acute care setting required.
• Minimum of one year current/recent hemodialysis experience required.
• Nephrology certificate required or proof of enrollment required (completion within 18 months of hire).
• Completion and application of the vascular access modules from the Ontario Renal Network is required.
• Knowledge of the Nephrology Nursing Standards and Practice Recommendations and Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technologists as they relate to hemodialysis including all procedures pertaining to patient preparation, treatment and monitoring during and after procedure required.

Responsibilities

• Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Compliance with policies and procedures associated with observations.
• Professional, patient-centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being, associated with creating a therapeutic relationship and environment.
• Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment.
• Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures.
• Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles.
• Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Interprofessional teamwork

Communication

Critical thinking

Infection control knowledge

BCLS certified

Education

Nephrology certificate

CNeph designation (preferred)

Ontario RN registration

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Osler’s Hemodialysis unit provides patient-centered care and collaborates with an inter-professional team to ensure safety and quality outcomes.

Requirements include Ontario RN registration, 2+ years acute care with 1+ year hemodialysis, nephrology certification or enrollment, and ability to travel between Osler sites. Shifts are days/evenings, with weekends and holidays.