Primary Care Nurse - Post-Transplant Coords

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is seeking a highly motivated Registered Nurse to join the Renal Transplant Clinic as a Primary Care Nurse.

You will coordinate patient care from referral to post-transplant follow-up, educate patients and families, and act as the main contact for patients, families, and providers. The team includes RNs, nurses practitioners, physicians, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, and admin staff, working together to support transplant patients and donors.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nephrology, dialysis, or transplant nursing experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership in renal or related nursing (Charge Nurse/Team Lead).
• Completion of nephrology or transplant education (e.g. courses/certificate, cNeph).
• Active participation in or leadership of committees; education presentations.
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of transplant experience preferred.
• RNAO membership preferred; CPI and/or GPA training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care from referral through transplant journey, including listing and post-transplant care.
• Educate patients and families about the transplant journey.
• Serve as key contact for patients, families, referring physicians, and providers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and partner organizations.

Skills

Advanced case management

Leadership experience

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Computer proficiency

Continuous learning

Education

CNO registration (RN)

Nephrology/transplant education

cNeph certification (preferred)

RNAO membership preferred

BCLS/HCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Details

Job Number: JR02226

Department: Post Transplant Clinic

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Job Type: Regular, Full time

Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months

Number of Positions: 1

Union: ONA Local 75

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

Schedule Work Days: Monday to Friday

Time of Day: Days

Shift: Hours - 7.5

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates

Opening Date: 2026-10-01

Closing Date: 2026-10-08

Job Description

Unit Profile

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Renal Transplant Program is one of six adult renal transplant centers in the province. At SJHH, we transplant 120-165 patients annually including living and deceased donor transplants. The Renal Transplant Clinic focuses on preparing patients with chronic kidney disease for their upcoming kidney transplant surgery. We also work closely with living kidney donors to prepare them for their kidney donation surgery. Once surgery has taken place, transplant patients return to the clinic for follow-up care, management, support, and education.

The Renal Transplant Clinic is a dynamic multidisciplinary team consisting of Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Psychologists, Pharmacists, Social Workers, Registered Diabetes Educators, Dietitians, and Administrative Professionals.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Renal Transplant Clinic as a Primary Care Nurse.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who adheres to and models the Standards and Guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario; the SJHH mission, vision and values, policies and procedures; and applicable specialty standards. The Primary Care Nurse is an integral part of the team responsible for the care management of patients donating or receiving kidney transplants.

The role of the Primary Care Nurse includes but is not limited to:

• coordinating the care of patients from the time of referral throughout the transplant journey (encompassing initial assessment, listing, follow-up, donation/transplantation, and post-transplant/donation care).
• providing patient education and supporting the patients understanding of the transplant journey.
• acting as the key contact person for patients/families, referring physicians, and other healthcare providers both internally and externally.
• collaborating and participating in initiatives locally and with partner organizations such as Trillium Gift of Life Network, Canadian Blood Services, and the Ontario Renal Network.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Minimum of two (2) years of nephrology, dialysis, or transplant nursing experience required
• Demonstrated recent leadership experience in renal or related nursing required, as evidenced through relevant roles, education, and/or professional activities, including but not limited to:
• Experience in Charge Nurse and/or Team Lead roles
• Completion of additional nephrology or transplant-related education (e.g. courses/certificate, cNeph)
• Active participation in, or leadership of, committees
• Delivery of nephrology or transplant-related educational presentations
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required
• Minimum of one (1) year of transplant experience preferred
• Canadian Nurses Association certification in Nephrology cNeph(C) preferred
• Membership with RNAO or another relevant professional association preferred
• Current CPI and/or GPA training preferred ...

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced case management, organization, time management, and coordination skills with the ability to prioritize workload to meet urgent and rapidly changing timelines.
• Self-directed with strong leadership, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, team building and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and provide education to patients and families.
• Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively and communicate clearly with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide care for a range of patients/clients.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers (e.g., Microsoft Office [Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.], internet browser searches, data entry and patient information systems).
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development and continuous quality improvement.

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS)

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([e-mail]).

At St. Joe’s Hamilton, we believe in nurturing new talent, providing an inclusive and supportive work environment with meaningful growth opportunities, and exciting benefits and rewards. Whether you're passionate about providing compassionate care or eager to gain new skills, there’s a place here for you to grow, learn, and succeed!

Values

• Dignity.
• Respect.
• Service.
• Justice.
• Responsibility.
• Enquiry.