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 experienced in Nephrology to ensure safe patient practices for home dialysis. The candidate will interface with patients and external agencies to manage supplies and equipment, focusing on patient safety and quality improvement. Relevant qualifications include BC nursing registration and experience in dialysis. This role emphasizes effective communication, independence, and teaching skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in Nephrology nursing and dialysis.
• Minimum of two years of recent relevant experience.
• Combination of education and training related to dialysis care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe patient and family practice in home dialysis.
• Interface with agencies for supplies and equipment delivery.
• Train and follow up with dialysis patients.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration with community and hospital personnel

Ability to work independently

Interpersonal skills

Teaching skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

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

Two years' experience in Nephrology nursing

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.