Primary Care Nurse - Post-Transplant Coords

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; In loco; CAD 60.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) Hamilton seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Renal Transplant Clinic as a Primary Care Nurse. You will manage care across the transplant journey and educate patients and families in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team.

The role focuses on coordination, patient education, and acting as the main contact for patients, families, and physicians. Relevant nephrology/transplant education and leadership are highly valued; BCLS/HCP required.

Competenze

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum of two years of nephrology, dialysis, or transplant nursing experience.
• Leadership experience in renal or related nursing roles.
• Completion of nephrology or transplant-related education (courses/certificates).
• Active participation in committees and teaching presentations favored.
• Current BCLS/HCP certification preferred.
• Resume outlining experience and education must accompany the application.

Mansioni

• Coordinate care from referral through the transplant journey including listing and follow-up.
• Provide patient education and support understanding of the transplant process.
• Act as primary contact for patients, families and other providers.
• Collaborate with partner organizations and participate in quality initiatives.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Coordination

Formazione

Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario

Nephrology/ transplant education

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Position Details

Position Details Job Number: JR02744 Department: Post Transplant Clinic This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown) Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 10 months Number of Positions: 1 Union: ONA Local 75 Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $43.81 - $61.54 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: 2026-11-10 Closing Date: 2026-11-17

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
• Excellent attendance record is required
• A resume outlining experience, further education, and any special courses is required and must accompany the application.

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) 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!

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