Hemodialysis RPN: Patient‑Centered Care & Technical Expert

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to initiate, monitor and discontinue in-centre hemodialysis treatments, within an inter‑professional team providing person‑centred care.

The role includes patient assessments, health teaching and family counselling, documentation, set‑up/monitoring and troubleshooting of hemodialysis machines, and responding to rapid changes in hemodynamic status, plus participation in quality improvement and research

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• BCLS certificate required.
• 1 year current hemodialysis experience required.
• 2 years acute care experience preferred.
• 1 year Gambro Artis hemodialysis machine use preferred.
• Post-graduate course in Nephrology or willingness to complete the advanced training and education within 1 year of being hired.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong team building and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent patient assessment skills.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Commitment to person-centred care concepts principles along with demonstrated ability to work as a member of an inter‑professional team.

Responsibilities

• Initiation, monitoring and discontinuation of hemodialysis treatments for in-centre patients.
• Perform patient assessments, health teaching & family counselling, documentation, set-up/monitoring & troubleshooting of hemodialysis machines.
• Respond to rapid changes in the patient’s hemodynamic status within scope of practice.
• Active participation in unit quality improvement and research project teams.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Team building

Conflict resolution

Patient assessment

Education

RN license in Ontario

BCLS certificate

Tools

Gambro Artis hemodialysis machine

Job description

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to initiate, monitor and discontinue in-centre hemodialysis treatments, within an inter‑professional team providing person‑centred care.

The role includes patient assessments, health teaching and family counselling, documentation, set‑up/monitoring and troubleshooting of hemodialysis machines, and responding to rapid changes in hemodynamic status, plus participation in quality improvement and research