Registered Nurse - Home Dialysis Clinic - (214504)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Nurse in Victoria, BC, focusing on Nephrology nursing. Responsibilities include ensuring safe home practices for patients on dialysis and coordinating with agencies for equipment delivery. Applicants must be registered with the BC College of Nurses and have at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Two years' experience in Nephrology nursing related to peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Community engagement

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Adult education teaching

Physical capability

Education

Registered Nurse Degree

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.

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 interfacing with outside agencies and hospitals on supplies and equipment delivery for Peritoneal and Home Hemodialysis patients.

Qualifications

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.

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