Registered Nurse - Renal

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority seeks an RN to provide nursing care for patients undergoing hemodialysis at Duncan Community Dialysis. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and a focus on safety, patient education, and informed choice.

The successful candidate will hold BC RN registration, BCLS certification, and prior hemodialysis experience or equivalent training. The position runs as a temporary part-time assignment with rotating shifts and start in late October.

Qualifications

• RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• Hemodialysis experience or completion of recognized program in Nephrology Nursing or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients with chronic and acute renal failure undergoing hemodialysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support informed patient and family choices.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, and educate patients and families.

Skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Prioritization

Patient education

Decision making

Equipment operation

Assessment & care planning

Physical fitness

Education

RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

BCLS certification

Hemodialysis experience or training

Job description

Duncan Community Dialysis (DCDF) - Duncan, BC V9L 3R5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1900, 0700-1700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

0.89

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

63.67

Planned Start Date

Oct. 26 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

May. 28 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

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:

Education, Training And Experience

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 recognized program in Nephrology Nursing or equivalent combination of education, training, and 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.

Qualifications include successful completion of Island Health HD Specialty Education Program or equivalent training and hemodialysis experience.