Registered Nurse - Home Dialysis Clinic

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada seeks a Registered Nurse to work in Renal Services, focusing on peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis. The role requires effective communication, the ability to work independently, and coordination with external agencies for equipment delivery. Candidates must be registered with BC College of Nurses and have recent nephrology nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in nephrology nursing.
• Recent experience specifically related to peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe patient and family practice in the home.
• Interface with agencies on supplies and equipment delivery.

Skills

Effective communication

Community and hospital collaboration

Independent work

Effective interpersonal skills

Teaching using adult education principles

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant

Two years' recent 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