Registered Nurse - Home Dialysis Clinic - (219686)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada seeks a Registered Nurse specializing in nephrology nursing. The role involves ensuring safe peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis practices for patients and their families. Candidates must have a BC RN registration and two years of related experience. Effective communication and the ability to work with community agencies are essential skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with relevant BC practice.
• Two years' experience in nephrology nursing focused on dialysis.
• Combination of education and experience in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe patient practices in the home.
• Interface with agencies on equipment delivery for patients.

Skills

Effective communication

Community engagement

Independent work

Interpersonal effectiveness

Teaching skills

Physical capability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN

Experience in Nephrology nursing

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 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.