Registered Nurse - Home Dialysis Clinic

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization located in Nanaimo is seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in nephrology nursing. The role includes ensuring safe practices for home dialysis patients and working closely with various agencies. Applicants must have current RN registration and at least two years of related experience. This position emphasizes patient safety and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess current RN registration.
• Two years of related experience in dialysis nursing.
• Experience in teaching patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe patient practice in homes.
• Interface with agencies for supplies and equipment.
• Train and follow-up with dialysis patients.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to work independently

Community and hospital collaboration

Teaching using adult education principles

Physical ability for job duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN

Two years' experience in Nephrology nursing

Job description

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.

Under the general direction of the Manager, Renal Services and the Nurse Clinician responsible for training and follow-up of Peritoneal Dialysis /Home Hemodialysis patients, ensuring safe patient and family practice in the home, and inter-facing with outside agencies and hospitals on supplies and equipment delivery for Peritoneal and Home Hemodialysis patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Two years' recent related experience in Nephrology nursing, specifically related to peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with the community and hospital personnel.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to teach using adult education principles.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD984.pdf