Registered Nurse - Renal

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Cumberland; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a registered nurse to provide nursing care to patients with chronic and acute renal failure undergoing hemodialysis. The role involves establishing therapeutic relationships with patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and requires registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Candidates must have recent hemodialysis experience, BCLS certification, and must possess strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Current registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN.
• Recent hemodialysis experience or equivalent education.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to patients with chronic and acute renal failure.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Patient and family teaching

Decision-making and analytical skills

Equipment operation

Care assessment and planning

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Hemodialysis experience or Nephrology Nursing program

Island Health HD Specialty Education

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Manager, Renal Services. Provides nursing care to patients with chronic and acute renal failure undergoing hemodialysis. Works both independently and interdependently as a member of the multidisciplinary team with other care providers. Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and their families through assessment of bio‑psycho‑social and learning needs and works collaboratively with patients/families to support and facilitate informed choice and self‑care.

Qualifications

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

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

Recent (within past 5 years) hemodialysis experience or completion of a recognized program in Nephrology Nursing or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Successful completion of Island Health HD Specialty Education or equivalent training and/or experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to teach patients/families.
• Ability to apply decision‑making and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for acute and chronic renal failure patients undergoing hemodialysis.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.