Registered Nurse, Renal

Grand River Hospital; Guelph; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WRHN is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Renal Program at the Guelph Hemodialysis Satellite Unit. The RN will provide comprehensive dialysis care across satellite sites including Chicopee and Palmerston, ensuring safety and high-quality patient outcomes.

The role requires CNO registration, BCLS, nephrology nursing certification, and 2+ years of relevant Hemodialysis experience in acute and chronic care, with leadership experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Registration (in good standing) with the CNO.
• BCLS certification.
• Current certification in Nephrology Nursing - Canadian Nurses Association or equivalent.
• Two years full-time equivalent clinical experience in caring for Hemodialysis patients in acute and chronic care settings.
• Hemodialysis leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, preventative, restorative and supportive care to patients in a hemodialysis setting.
• Contribute to ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Promote patient independence through reinforcement and patient education.

Skills

CNO registration

BCLS

Nephrology nursing cert

Hemodialysis care

Collaborative care

Interdisciplinary team

Patient education

Team-based care

Job description

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Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care. At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy

Renal Program - Guelph Hemodialysis Satellite Unit Composite

Work Type

Unscheduled Temporary Full Time Approx. until July 2028

Position

RegisteredNurse – ONA

Location: WRHN @ Guelph Hemodialysis Satellite Unit, Chicopee, and Palmerston

Posting Period

October 21 2026 - October 28 2026

Position Summary

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, preventative, restorative and supportive care to patients in an assisted care to full care hemodialysis setting. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Position Requirements

• Current Registration (in good standing) with the CNO
• BCLS
• Current certification in Nephrology Nursing - Canadian Nurses
• Association – preferred or within two years
• Two years full-time equivalent clinical experience in caring for Hemodialysis patients in acute and chronic care settings
• Hemodialysis leadership experience preferred
• Certification in Blood Bank administration, IV Drug Therapy and Hemodialysis access management
• Ability to practice in collaborative care nursing model
• Demonstrated ability to care for complex patients in a team setting with shared responsibility and accountability
• Knowledge of nephrology theory and clinical renal nursing practice
• Demonstrated ability to work with chronic patients and families effectively
• Ability to interact with an interdisciplinary team
• Flexibility and ability to work under quickly changing circumstances
• Ability to promote patient independence through reinforcement and patient education
• Demonstrated skill in patient education and principles of adult learning
• Ability to promote/co-ordinate integrated care between the Satellite Units and the Midtown site
• Good attendance record

Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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