Kidney Care Clinic Registered Nurse - (213228)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to patients with chronic and acute kidney disease. The role involves establishing therapeutic relationships and collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams. Candidates must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and hold current BCLS certification. Recent experience in Nephrology Nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• Recent related experience or completion of program in Nephrology Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients with chronic and acute kidney disease.
• Establish therapeutic relationships through assessment of needs.
• Collaborate with patients and families to support informed choice.

Skills

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Organizational skills

Patient/family teaching

Decision-making skills

Equipment operation

Assessment and evaluation for renal disease

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Completion of recognized program in Nephrology Nursing

Job description

Overview

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

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.