Registered Nurse - Nephrology

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. In this role, you will provide patient-centred care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to address the complex needs of patients. Your expertise in nephrology and commitment to professional development will be essential as you deliver high-quality care and support to patients and their families. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those you serve while contributing to a culture of nursing innovation and excellence. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to work in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Previous experience in nephrology or dialysis nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/client-centred and evidence-informed care.
• Collaborate with the inter-professional team for optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient-Centred Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Nephrology Nursing

Telemetry Training

Teaching/Patient Education

Gentle Persuasive Approach

Central Line Management

Education

Registered Nurse Certification

BCLS/HCP Certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who adheres to and role models the Standards and Guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario; the SJHH mission, vision and values, policies and procedures; and applicable specialty standards. The RN provides patient/client-centred and evidence-informed care to promote health and assess the need for the provision of care and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitation means in order to attain or maintain optimal patient/client function. The RN collaborates with the inter-professional team and assumes a leadership role in delivering a full range of care and treatment to patients/clients including those with complex needs, high acuity and less predictable outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
2. Previous general medical/surgical nursing experience
3. Previous experience in nephrology, urology, peritoneal or hemodialysis, or transplant nursing will be given preference
4. Central line management is an asset
5. Telemetry training preferred
6. Current BCLS/HCP certification required
7. Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
8. Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
9. Demonstrated knowledge of the ethical issues around caring for this patient population
10. Previous experience working within a multidisciplinary team setting
11. Demonstrated excellence in communication skills
12. Experience in total patient care is an asset
13. Demonstrated expertise in teaching/patient education
14. Commitment to the use of the nursing process and individualized care plans
15. Demonstrated commitment to own professional development and ongoing education
16. Willingness and ability to work the shifts as required in order to meet the needs of the unit for pre-booked and relief tours
17. A good attendance and work record demonstrating reliability and dependability is essential
18. A resume regarding further education, special courses and experience should accompany the application

The successful applicant to this position will be cross trained in order to also be able to provide shift coverage to the established sister unit – Renal Transplant Unit. Tours on RTU will be scheduled in conjunction with the successful applicant's Nephrology schedule and will be determined by the needs on both Nephrology and RTU and will include rotating shifts.

HOURS OF WORK:
Extended hours and rotating shifts. May be required at times to work on-site out of unit or offsite.

St. Joseph’s Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.