Kidney Care Clinic Registered Nurse

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Kidney Care Clinic. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety, requiring the nurse to provide comprehensive care to individuals with chronic and acute kidney conditions. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, fostering therapeutic relationships with patients and their families. This position not only demands clinical expertise but also the ability to communicate effectively and prioritize tasks. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and possess the required qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current BCLS certification and experience in Nephrology Nursing.
• Ability to assess and implement care for renal disease patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients with chronic and acute kidney disease.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Workload organization and prioritization

Patient and family teaching

Decision-making and analytical skills

Equipment operation

Care assessment and planning

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Nephrology Nursing program or equivalent experience

Job description

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Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Manager, Renal Services. Provides nursing care to patients with chronic and acute kidney disease. Works both independently and interdependently as a member of the multidisciplinary team with other care providers. Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and their families through assessment of bio-psycho-social and learning needs and works collaboratively with patients/families to support and facilitate informed choice and self-care.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
Recent (within past 5 years) related experience and/or completion of recognized program in Nephrology Nursing or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to teach patients/families.
• Ability to apply decision-making and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for acute and chronic renal disease patients.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Link To Full Job Description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD3445.pdf

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care